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EPA 5V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,148 mi
Last recorded87,148 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPA 5V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,148 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle loose but still opens door (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm to body mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm to body mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel would benefit adjustment (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,036 miles

Nearside Outer passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle loose but opens door effectively (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpans both sides (undersealed) (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blade poor-only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,714 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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EPA 5V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EPA 5V, 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 EPA 5V registered?

EPA 5V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is EPA 5V safe to buy?

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