MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight [lay in near side wheel bearing
slight play inoof side steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side upper (2.4.G.2)
slight [lay in near side wheel bearing
slight play inoof side steering rack
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
near side rear flexible brake braket loose
slight play in steering rack bushes
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
near side rear flexible brake braket loose
slight play in steering rack bushes
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XHK 436X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 XHK 436X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was XHK 436X registered?
XHK 436X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 August 1981.
Is XHK 436X safe to buy?
The MOT history for XHK 436X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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