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EGU 5J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,759 mi
Last recorded64,759 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 5J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 64,759 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 64,095 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured BOTH (1.1.A.3e)

N/S HEAD LAMP AIM ON THE LOW LIMIT

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 May 2015 62,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 May 2015 62,950 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal rubber is missing

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

fuel cap seal is perished

o/s indicators flash rate is very slow

water in the fuel filter

welding repairs are very poor

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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EGU 5J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 5J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGU 5J registered?

EGU 5J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is EGU 5J safe to buy?

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