MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,851 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen
brake and suspension covered in greese
offside track rod end very slight play
underbody covered in underseal
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
underside weld repairs and chassis /floor heavily cover in underseal
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
heavy application of underseal not allowing full inspection of underside
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
heavy application of underseal not allowing full inspection of underside
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XFK 540K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 XFK 540K, 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 XFK 540K registered?
XFK 540K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 May 1972.
Is XFK 540K safe to buy?
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