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EPX 98L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

1,304 mi
Last recorded1,304 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPX 98L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 1,304 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 1,197 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 1,054 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 1,053 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Brake hose (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front sill corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE OUTER SIDE CORRODED SLIGHTY

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 558 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 409 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 99,850 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 99,850 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 99,386 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 99,386 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,691 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 96,460 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 96,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 95,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 92,326 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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EPX 98L is a 1973 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 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 EPX 98L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EPX 98L registered?

EPX 98L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 June 1973.

Is EPX 98L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPX 98L 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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