MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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) ()
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) ()
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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