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EKV 540L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,963 mi
Last recorded98,963 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKV 540L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,963 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 98,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 97,699 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 97,699 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,380 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 96,380 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 96,356 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 96,175 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 95,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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EKV 540L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 EKV 540L, 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 53 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 EKV 540L registered?

EKV 540L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is EKV 540L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKV 540L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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