MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,148 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for EPA 5V shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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