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ELF 954J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,592 mi
Last recorded1,592 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 954J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 1,592 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 1,333 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 950 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 950 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 306 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 954J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 ELF 954J, 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 954J?

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What year was ELF 954J registered?

ELF 954J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 October 1970.

Is ELF 954J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELF 954J 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.

Does ELF 954J have outstanding finance?

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