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XBD 345S

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,291 mi
Last recorded88,291 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBD 345S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 88,291 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 88,291 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 88,199 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 87,835 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 87,551 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 86,887 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 86,456 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 86,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 80,693 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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XBD 345S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 60,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XBD 345S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XBD 345S?

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What year was XBD 345S registered?

XBD 345S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 6 December 1977.

Is XBD 345S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBD 345S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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