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XFH 355M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,562 mi
Last recorded65,562 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFH 355M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,562 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,506 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,493 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,069 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,397 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 64,363 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,035 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 63,023 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,140 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,338 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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XFH 355M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XFH 355M, 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 XFH 355M registered?

XFH 355M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 January 1974.

Is XFH 355M safe to buy?

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