MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight play in front hub bearings.
Some wear in front lower suspension trunnions.
Apparent recorded mileage discrepancy reflects speedometer replacement.
Some play/wear evident in front lower suspension trunnions.
Driver's seat fore/aft adjuster stiff.
Fuel tank cap seal deteriorated.
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Some play o/s/f lower suspension trunnion
Driver's seat fore/aft adjuster stiff in operation.
Fuel tank cap seal slightly persished.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Some relative movement between o/s/f lower suspension trunnion and swivel pin thread.
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Driver's seat fore/aft adjuster stiff in operation.
Fuel tank cap seal slightly persished.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Some relative movement between o/s/f lower suspension trunnion and swivel pin thread.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Some play in offside front lower suspension trunnion, not considered excessive.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Some play in offside front lower suspension trunnion, not considered excessive.
Slight lift in nearside front lower suspension trunnion.
Offside track rod end balljoint boot split.
offside rear tyre sidewall cracking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear tyre sidewall cracking
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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EUR 452T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 EUR 452T, 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.
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EUR 452T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 April 1979.
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