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EVC 238T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,729 mi
Last recorded23,729 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVC 238T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 23,729 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,613 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 23,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 23,550 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 23,340 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 23,192 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,378 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,955 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 21,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 May 2008 18,819 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 17,828 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 17,826 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,545 miles

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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EVC 238T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EVC 238T, 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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What year was EVC 238T registered?

EVC 238T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 April 1979.

Is EVC 238T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVC 238T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVC 238T have outstanding finance?

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