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EVG 628H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Maroon Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,967 mi
Last recorded48,967 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVG 628H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 48,967 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat runners worn

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat runners worn

Fail 21 Apr 2023 48,967 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat runners worn

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat runners worn

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 48,009 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 48,007 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 47,332 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 47,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 46,816 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage both rear bumper irons (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure bottom bolt insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing handbrake cable return spring (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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EVG 628H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Maroon with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 EVG 628H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EVG 628H registered?

EVG 628H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 June 1970.

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