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XCN 624T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,912 mi
Last recorded63,912 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCN 624T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 63,912 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and both rear tyres perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust co emissions only just passed test

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,880 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on body floor underside (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on o/s front bonnet frame (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play bottom trunion (2.2.B.1g)

n/s front and both rear tyres perishing on walls advise attention

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,875 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyre perished

Fail 3 Mar 2017 63,866 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear and nearside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,800 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING SHAFT/ U/J

Fail 16 Aug 2011 63,779 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 63,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,334 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 63,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,310 miles

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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XCN 624T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XCN 624T, 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.

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XCN 624T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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