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XCO 501M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,556 mi
Last recorded74,556 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCO 501M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,556 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 74,555 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,412 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight slightly loose

both rear upper leaf springs out bushes worn

Fail 8 Aug 2019 74,412 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,750 miles

Offside Front Headlight slightly loose

Fail 10 Aug 2018 72,750 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,331 miles

Offside Front Headlight slightly loose.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 71,331 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 68,192 miles

Handbrake lever has very little reserve travel upon application.

Offside Front Headlight slightly loose.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,906 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 67,905 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,082 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 66,082 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,313 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,989 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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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.

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