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XGB 737S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,256 mi
Last recorded10,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGB 737S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 10,256 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 3,947 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2023 3,947 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2022 3,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 1,991 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 1,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 833 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 401 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,631 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,579 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 76,045 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,617 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 74,098 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 73,236 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 73,162 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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XGB 737S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 XGB 737S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XGB 737S?

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What year was XGB 737S registered?

XGB 737S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 August 1977.

Is XGB 737S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGB 737S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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