MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,304 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside sill corroded
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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