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EHA 370K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHA 370K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025
Pass 8 Sep 2023 95,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 95,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 95,036 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,785 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,784 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 93,783 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 May 2014 93,655 miles

rear spring weak o/s/r

slight drone in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,410 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,655 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 92,250 miles

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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EHA 370K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EHA 370K, 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 EHA 370K registered?

EHA 370K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is EHA 370K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHA 370K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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