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EDT 433J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,246 mi
Last recorded80,246 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDT 433J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,246 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 80,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,835 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 54,834 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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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EDT 433J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EDT 433J, 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 EDT 433J registered?

EDT 433J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 August 1970.

Is EDT 433J safe to buy?

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