MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,273 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EOT 878K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 EOT 878K, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of EOT 878K?
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What year was EOT 878K registered?
EOT 878K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 February 1972.
Is EOT 878K safe to buy?
The MOT history for EOT 878K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EOT 878K have outstanding finance?
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