MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ELN 851J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 ELN 851J, 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.
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What year was ELN 851J registered?
ELN 851J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 October 1970.
Is ELN 851J safe to buy?
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