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EYY 997V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,154 mi
Last recorded68,154 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYY 997V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,154 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,031 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 66,493 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 66,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,162 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 66,162 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 65,518 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 65,512 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 64,817 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,461 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,085 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 64,008 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,008 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,085 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 62,276 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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EYY 997V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EYY 997V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EYY 997V?

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What year was EYY 997V registered?

EYY 997V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 May 1980.

Is EYY 997V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYY 997V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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