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EPE 626V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,855 mi
Last recorded68,855 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPE 626V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 68,855 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear road wheel camber leaning inwards a considerable amount-No damage/play found at time of test

Travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in nearside section of steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2006 68,287 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

covers over door sills not allowing full inspection

new underseal on parts of underside not allowing full inspection

slight dampness around fuel hose to pipe

slight rust off side and near side floors

Fail 13 Nov 2006 68,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

covers over both door sills not allowing full inspection

new underseal on parts of underside not allowing full inspection

slight dampness around fuel hose to pipe

slight lift on steeing weel

slight rust off side and near side floors

Pass 16 Nov 2005 67,523 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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EPE 626V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPE 626V, 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 EPE 626V?

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What year was EPE 626V registered?

EPE 626V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 August 1979.

Is EPE 626V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPE 626V 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.

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