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EDY 401W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,927 mi
Last recorded76,927 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDY 401W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 76,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,633 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,591 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

clutch pedal has no antislip device

Fail 17 Feb 2012 76,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

clutch pedal has no antislip device

Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,505 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 76,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 76,167 miles

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK N/S.REAR UNDERBODY CORRSION FORMING

Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 76,097 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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EDY 401W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDY 401W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EDY 401W registered?

EDY 401W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is EDY 401W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDY 401W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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