MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EGU 141J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EGU 141J, 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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What year was EGU 141J registered?
EGU 141J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 September 1970.
Is EGU 141J safe to buy?
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