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EFK 47L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,388 mi
Last recorded48,388 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFK 47L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,388 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2010 48,388 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EFK 47L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFK 47L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFK 47L?

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What year was EFK 47L registered?

EFK 47L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 February 1973.

Is EFK 47L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFK 47L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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