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EMS 812L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,714 mi
Last recorded1,714 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMS 812L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 1,714 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 1,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 1,525 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 1,347 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 1,339 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2013 592 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 580 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 358 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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EMS 812L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EMS 812L, 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

How do I check the history of EMS 812L?

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What year was EMS 812L registered?

EMS 812L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is EMS 812L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMS 812L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMS 812L have outstanding finance?

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