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EKV 811T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,843 mi
Last recorded1,843 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKV 811T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 1,843 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 1,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower TRUNNION DUST COVER SPLIT

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 1,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bonnet cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2015 1,114 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 1,107 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 999 miles

cracks in off side front tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2012 999 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

cracks in off side front tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 912 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 912 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to body, underside, brake pipes & suspension

nearside front out rigger damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65 miles

All underneath covered in underseal

Oil leak on engine and gearbox

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 2 Apr 2009 65 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

All underneath covered in underseal

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak on engine and gearbox

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 29 Mar 2008 99,431 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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EKV 811T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 EKV 811T, 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 EKV 811T registered?

EKV 811T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 March 1979.

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The MOT history for EKV 811T shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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