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XHK 436X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHK 436X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,167 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 85,022 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,448 miles

slight [lay in near side wheel bearing

slight play inoof side steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,447 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 33,749 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 33,749 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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