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EGR 699S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,393 mi
Last recorded92,393 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGR 699S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,702 miles

Both front wheels sight play wheel bearing

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap rubber poor condition

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

Oil leak engine, gearbox, rear diff

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bonnet slight corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2015 81,582 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Both front wheels sight play wheel bearing

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap rubber poor condition

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

Oil leak engine, gearbox, rear diff

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bonnet slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2014 76,871 miles

both front hub bearings have play

both track rod end gaitors split

centre exhaust section joints are blowing

engine rubber mounts deteriorating

front drop link bushes deteriorating

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

handbrake lever has alot of travel

nearside front tyre getting low

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

windscreen has damage in swept area

Fail 11 Apr 2014 76,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen has damage in swept area

both front hub bearings have play

both track rod end gaitors split

centre exhaust section joints are blowing

engine rubber mounts deteriorating

front drop link bushes deteriorating

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

nearside front tyre getting low

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,067 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,988 miles

handbrake lever has alot of travel

Fail 7 Apr 2012 70,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 70,643 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 70,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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EGR 699S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EGR 699S, 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.

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What year was EGR 699S registered?

EGR 699S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 March 1978.

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