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ELF 767J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,269 mi
Last recorded51,269 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 767J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,269 miles

Offside Rear Footbrake performance only just met

Offside Rear handbrake performance only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,125 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 51,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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ELF 767J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ELF 767J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELF 767J?

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What year was ELF 767J registered?

ELF 767J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 September 1970.

Is ELF 767J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELF 767J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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