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XGF 911S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

21,650 mi
Last recorded21,650 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 911S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 21,650 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 21,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 21,450 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,903 miles

corrosion at offside rear floor/rear inner valance

Pass 25 May 2017 20,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outsides

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 79,346 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,198 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

gearbox leak

underside of body corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

gearbox leak

underside of body corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,257 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,257 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2011 77,703 miles

heavy oil leak from timing cover case oil seal.

the horn and indicators work when the engine runs.

Pass 6 May 2010 76,523 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 751,230 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 74,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,029 miles

rear floor holed!!!

Fail 25 Mar 2008 73,006 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

rear floor holed!!!

Fail 4 Apr 2007 72,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 71,012 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 71,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both n/s tyre walls cracked

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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XGF 911S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 XGF 911S, 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.

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What year was XGF 911S registered?

XGF 911S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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