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XBX 70T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,980 mi
Last recorded41,980 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBX 70T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

non standard exhaust fitted

rear leaf spring slightly deteriorated n/s sitting lower than o/s

slight play in steering gear / rack ?

under body heavily welded in places ;

Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,328 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened nearside sits lower than offside (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

non standard exhaust fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres getting low on tread ;

slight play in steering rack / system ;

Pass 6 Dec 2016 38,887 miles

Ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

boot floor corroded in places

front n/o plate damaged slightly

handbrake travel long ?

non standard exhaust fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre getting low on tread ;

Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,325 miles

Ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s plus o/s /r (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2015 37,325 miles

Ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s plus o/s /r (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,810 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,800 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,754 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no standard exhaust fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,441 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,993 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 30,991 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

ns steerin g rack slight end play

nsr suspension sittin low ;

rear exhaust rubbers perrishing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,193 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 28,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,962 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 24,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,218 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 22,217 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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XBX 70T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBX 70T, 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 XBX 70T registered?

XBX 70T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 April 1979.

Is XBX 70T safe to buy?

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