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EDC 441V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,618 mi
Last recorded64,618 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDC 441V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,442 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,268 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,133 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 64,133 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,830 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,737 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,118 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 62,900 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,699 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 62,699 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2010 62,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,521 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2008 61,111 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 60,881 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 60,841 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,437 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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EDC 441V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 EDC 441V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EDC 441V registered?

EDC 441V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is EDC 441V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDC 441V shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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