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EOG 68K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,345 mi
Last recorded51,345 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOG 68K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 51,345 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,861 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,394 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 50,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,555 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,963 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 48,483 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 47,406 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 47,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,913 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 45,913 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,815 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,810 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 45,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,787 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,644 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 45,435 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 45,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake working but has noise on when used

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

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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EOG 68K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 EOG 68K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EOG 68K registered?

EOG 68K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 March 1972.

Is EOG 68K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOG 68K shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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