MOT Status
Mileage
61,918 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front centre and rear section of sill as marked (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak ()
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EFW 479T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 EFW 479T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of EFW 479T?
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What year was EFW 479T registered?
EFW 479T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 November 1978.
Is EFW 479T safe to buy?
The MOT history for EFW 479T shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EFW 479T have outstanding finance?
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