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EJF 951T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,414 mi
Last recorded72,414 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJF 951T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 72,414 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 72,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,085 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 71,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

headlamp aim close to lower limit

rear steel brake pipes coated with grease & front steel pipes painted

welding repairs covered

Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

welding repairs covered

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,977 miles

both front seats insecure at rear fixings

nearside front body mounting slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,962 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

bolts missing from drivers door hinge

Fail 18 Nov 2011 68,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

bolts missing from drivers door hinge

Pass 25 Nov 2010 68,273 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

small hole in nearside rear sill

small hole in offside rear sill

Fail 25 Nov 2010 68,271 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

small hole in nearside rear sill

small hole in offside rear sill

Pass 27 Nov 2009 67,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

small hole corroded in offside rear & nearside rear floor

Fail 26 Nov 2009 67,185 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

small hole corroded in offside rear & nearside rear floor

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,030 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 65,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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EJF 951T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 EJF 951T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJF 951T registered?

EJF 951T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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The MOT history for EJF 951T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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