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EMC 507V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,548 mi
Last recorded40,548 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMC 507V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 40,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 40,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 40,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 40,491 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,462 miles

tyre wall cracking o/s/r

Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,451 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,447 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 40,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,436 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 40,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,434 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 40,088 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,065 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 40,075 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general rust and corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 May 2007 40,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 40,045 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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EMC 507V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EMC 507V, 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 EMC 507V registered?

EMC 507V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 January 1980.

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