MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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.
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.
slight oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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XCA 641K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 April 1972.
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