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ELT 606T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,640 mi
Last recorded68,640 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELT 606T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,640 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion around door sills & rear wheel arch & inner wings & rear floor and valence area

Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,815 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 67,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 67,091 miles

some corrosion starting around door sills and paneling not within 30 cm of a prscribed area as discused

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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ELT 606T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ELT 606T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELT 606T?

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What year was ELT 606T registered?

ELT 606T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is ELT 606T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELT 606T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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