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EFV 931S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,348 mi
Last recorded98,348 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFV 931S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,348 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 97,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,322 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,768 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 79,403 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 67,785 miles

slight noise n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2006 67,785 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Mar 2006 67,767 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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EFV 931S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 EFV 931S, 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 49 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 EFV 931S registered?

EFV 931S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is EFV 931S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFV 931S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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