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XCA 641K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,208 mi
Last recorded97,208 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCA 641K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 97,208 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight crack (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre perished and rumble from inside.

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Rear shock absorbers appear to have negligeable damping effect.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 96,436 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre perished and worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre perished and rumble from inside.

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Rear shock absorbers appear to have negligeable damping effect.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,265 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 94,434 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,820 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 93,820 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XCA 641K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 XCA 641K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XCA 641K registered?

XCA 641K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 April 1972.

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