MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
899 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ERL 869L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 ERL 869L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ERL 869L registered?
ERL 869L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is ERL 869L safe to buy?
The MOT history for ERL 869L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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