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EWX 808T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,084 mi
Last recorded85,084 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWX 808T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,950 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 84,950 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,947 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 84,947 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,840 miles

fuel pipes perished

top radiator hose perished

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,829 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 84,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,763 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 84,763 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 84,651 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 84,651 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine oil leak oil cooler pipes to oil cooler.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 84,438 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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EWX 808T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EWX 808T, 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

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What year was EWX 808T registered?

EWX 808T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 January 1979.

Is EWX 808T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWX 808T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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