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XFH 700M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,188 mi
Last recorded39,188 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFH 700M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,188 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,157 miles

underside underseal at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,148 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,120 miles

underside has heavy underseal at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,074 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,056 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 39,056 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,974 miles

CORROSION STARTING TO AFFECT FRONT CROSSMEMBER AND OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS OUTRIGGER.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

REAR TRANSVERSE LEAF SPRING WRAPPED IN PLASTIC SO UNABLE TO INSPECT.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,629 miles

o/s brake getting low plus handbrake

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,448 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,107 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front wipers clearing but not very well

Fail 11 Jun 2008 38,069 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front wipers clearing but not very well

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,505 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 700M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XFH 700M, 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 700M registered?

XFH 700M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is XFH 700M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFH 700M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XFH 700M have outstanding finance?

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