MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,461 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
fuel cap cracking
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
fuel cap cracking
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
fuel seal cap cracking
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel cap seal cracking
fuel pipes cracking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel cap seal cracking
fuel pipes cracking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both lower trunnions worn
both sill panels corroded
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XCL 556X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1982 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,815 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 XCL 556X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was XCL 556X registered?
XCL 556X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 January 1982.
Is XCL 556X safe to buy?
The MOT history for XCL 556X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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