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EHD 493V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,192 mi
Last recorded57,192 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHD 493V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,192 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,170 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 57,162 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,059 miles

Nearside Rear diff mounting worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 57,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 57,054 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,686 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 56,644 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,303 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,634 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 54,679 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,816 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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EHD 493V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 EHD 493V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EHD 493V registered?

EHD 493V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 May 1980.

Is EHD 493V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHD 493V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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