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EWK 673T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,264 mi
Last recorded5,264 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 673T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 5,264 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 5,257 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 4,519 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 4,519 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 4,488 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 4,483 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery flat

boot floor area rear of diff corroded along bottom weld and parted from upper part

car ride height lower than normal

coolant leaking from bottom hose

coolant stain from waterpump gland

oil leak from front of engine

small cut on inside wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2006 4,111 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 4,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

unable to roller brake test car as chassis bottoms out on frame of brake tester

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 673T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue 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 EWK 673T, 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 673T?

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What year was EWK 673T registered?

EWK 673T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 April 1979.

Is EWK 673T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWK 673T shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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