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XGP 739N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

447 mi
Last recorded447 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGP 739N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 413 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 285 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 279 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2012 203 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bulkhead is slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,959 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2009 99,824 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 99,638 miles

Handbrake lever has slight side to side play.

Indicators are slow at tick over, but speed up with engine revs.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 99,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has slight side to side play.

Indicators are slow at tick over, but speed up with engine revs.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 99,057 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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XGP 739N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XGP 739N, 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 XGP 739N registered?

XGP 739N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 September 1974.

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