MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,216 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
Does EGJ 8J have outstanding finance?
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