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ETV 622V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,759 mi
Last recorded47,759 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETV 622V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 47,759 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 47,743 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,100 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,377 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 45,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 45,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,733 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 44,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,557 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox & rear differential oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,801 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 42,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,122 miles

heavy surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

signs of fibre glass around o/s n/s inner sills

Fail 2 Nov 2011 42,122 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavy surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

signs of fibre glass around o/s n/s inner sills

Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 40,796 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,492 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 39,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 38,779 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,978 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 37,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005

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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ETV 622V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ETV 622V, 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

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What year was ETV 622V registered?

ETV 622V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is ETV 622V safe to buy?

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