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EGU 127J

1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,490 mi
Last recorded4,490 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK333,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 127J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 4,490 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 4,490 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 819 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 654 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 4,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 4,063 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 4,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 3,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 3,671 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 3,218 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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EGU 127J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 33,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGU 127J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGU 127J registered?

EGU 127J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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