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XHH 881K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,699 mi
Last recorded79,699 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHH 881K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,699 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION N/S FLOOR

Fail 2 Aug 2012

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION N/S FLOOR

Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,491 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,122 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 79,122 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2006 77,582 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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XHH 881K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 XHH 881K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XHH 881K registered?

XHH 881K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is XHH 881K safe to buy?

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