MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,084 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
fuel pipes perished
top radiator hose perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
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)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Engine oil leak oil cooler pipes to oil cooler.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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