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XFJ 364K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,097 mi
Last recorded39,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFJ 364K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,097 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 39,022 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,897 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 34,895 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,376 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 30,373 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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XFJ 364K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 XFJ 364K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XFJ 364K registered?

XFJ 364K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 February 1972.

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