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XHE 371T

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,428 mi
Last recorded66,428 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire 150070,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHE 371T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,428 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2008 69,579 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 69,576 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 65,446 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 65,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2006 64,379 miles

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

heavy coating of underseal to underside of vehicle

slight uneven application rear brakes

Fail 2 May 2006 64,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

heavy coating of underseal to underside of vehicle

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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XHE 371T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 70,146 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XHE 371T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XHE 371T?

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What year was XHE 371T registered?

XHE 371T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is XHE 371T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHE 371T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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