MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,556 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlight slightly loose
both rear upper leaf springs out bushes worn
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlight slightly loose
both rear upper leaf springs out bushes worn
Offside Front Headlight slightly loose
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlight slightly loose
Offside Front Headlight slightly loose.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipes disconnected / bottle empty (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlight slightly loose.
Handbrake lever has very little reserve travel upon application.
Offside Front Headlight slightly loose.
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wipers intermittent (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver wiper switch lose (8.2.1a)
offside front brake hose has small bulge on outer sleeve but not under presure
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XCO 501M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 XCO 501M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XCO 501M registered?
XCO 501M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 June 1974.
Is XCO 501M safe to buy?
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