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EWK 662T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,933 mi
Last recorded73,933 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 662T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,933 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to underbody

exhaust is being held with welding wire

Fail 2 May 2013 73,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust is being secured by welding wire

offside steering arm has movement

strong corrosion to underbody

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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EWK 662T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 EWK 662T, 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 EWK 662T?

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What year was EWK 662T registered?

EWK 662T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is EWK 662T safe to buy?

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