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EOM 723V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38 mi
Last recorded38 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOM 723V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 38 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 36 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,235 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 97,150 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 97,150 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,761 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 95,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,212 miles

centre mirror missing

under body showing signs of light corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,789 miles

both outer sills in poor condition

front bulkhead showing signs of heavy corrosion

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

underbody showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2014 94,789 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

both outer sills in poor condition

front bulkhead showing signs of heavy corrosion

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

underbody showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,262 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 94,262 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,704 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 93,176 miles

front part of front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

handbrake lever slightly loose

non standard brake hoses fitted

offside front tyre starting to perish

slight play in steering column

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2009 92,368 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

non standard brake hoses fitted

signs of under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2009 92,368 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

non standard brake hoses fitted

signs of under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2006 91,406 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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EOM 723V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EOM 723V, 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 EOM 723V registered?

EOM 723V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 May 1980.

Is EOM 723V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOM 723V shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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