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EKR 222V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,514 mi
Last recorded99,514 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 222V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 99,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Leak From Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 99,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2007 98,424 miles

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2007 98,424 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

slight play in n/s steering rack

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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EKR 222V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EKR 222V, 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.

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What year was EKR 222V registered?

EKR 222V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is EKR 222V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKR 222V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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