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EJX 17W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

4,309 mi
Last recorded4,309 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJX 17W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 4,309 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 4,307 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 3,196 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

offside rear boot floor holed and corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 240 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 240 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 97,349 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 26 May 2016 94,828 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 94,813 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,900 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 92,900 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,293 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Mar 2013 87,760 miles

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

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

front tyres wear on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 85,910 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,058 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,420 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 81,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front and rear brake furrals corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,098 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 78,751 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2007 77,629 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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EJX 17W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJX 17W, 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 EJX 17W registered?

EJX 17W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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