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EUE 473T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,380 mi
Last recorded60,380 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUE 473T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (corner of boot) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (corner of boot) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 60,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (corner of boot) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (corner of boot) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 60,268 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner of boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner of boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 60,268 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner of boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner of boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,267 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Corrosion to n.s and o.s rear wings below bumper

Corrosion to o.s body sill

Corrosion to rear road spring

Hazard flushing fast!

Some movement in steering column bushes

Fail 14 Aug 2017 60,266 miles

Direction indicator not working Both rear and n.s.f (1.4.A.2c)

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Corrosion to n.s and o.s rear wings below bumper

Corrosion to o.s body sill

Corrosion to rear road spring

Hazard flushing fast!

Some movement in steering column bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,070 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 60,058 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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EUE 473T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EUE 473T, 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 EUE 473T registered?

EUE 473T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 March 1979.

Is EUE 473T safe to buy?

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