CarVerify

Free Car Check

EUE 787T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,599 mi
Last recorded23,599 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUE 787T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2024 23,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 21,901 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 19,734 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 18,973 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 18,355 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 17,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 15,438 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 14,395 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 12,757 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 11,828 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 9,894 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 8,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 6,294 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 5,632 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 4,326 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 3,252 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 2,695 miles

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

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
Full Triumph Spitfire reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EUE 787T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EUE 787T, 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 EUE 787T?

You can check the full history of EUE 787T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EUE 787T registered?

EUE 787T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is EUE 787T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUE 787T shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EUE 787T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EUE 787T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.