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XHG 467V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,653 mi
Last recorded95,653 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHG 467V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,653 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 May 2013 95,653 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion to rear panel

slight deterioration of flexi coupling/steering

Pass 9 Jun 2007 95,514 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 92,991 miles

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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XHG 467V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 XHG 467V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XHG 467V registered?

XHG 467V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 January 1980.

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