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EJI 2123

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,972 mi
Last recorded95,972 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJI 2123
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,972 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal worn

Fail 15 Sep 2017 95,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure on floor (3.1.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal worn

Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,561 miles

electrics require attention

washers intermittant work

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion all over

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,756 miles

max play steering column top bush

Fail 29 Sep 2015 94,756 miles

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

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

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

max play steering column top bush

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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EJI 2123 is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 EJI 2123, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJI 2123 registered?

EJI 2123 is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 May 1974.

Is EJI 2123 safe to buy?

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