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EGJ 8J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,216 mi
Last recorded12,216 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGJ 8J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 12,216 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2014 12,214 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.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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EGJ 8J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 EGJ 8J, 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 56 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 EGJ 8J?

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What year was EGJ 8J registered?

EGJ 8J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 August 1970.

Is EGJ 8J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGJ 8J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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