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EVV 693X

1982 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,727 mi
Last recorded75,727 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 Triumph Spitfire62,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVV 693X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,727 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 75,716 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 75,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,300 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock bush's perished

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,120 miles

both front headlamps have weak beam images

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,631 miles

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

front shock absorbers in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2016 74,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front shock absorbers in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,438 miles

car jumps out of reverse gear

Fail 9 Apr 2015 74,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EVV 693X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,815 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 EVV 693X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EVV 693X registered?

EVV 693X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 March 1982.

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