MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,546 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn control insecure only works when stalk moved (1.6.1)
Indicator switch faulty stalk loose (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked mounting point to front sub frame (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported near diff (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working fitted but not working/or no tell tail (1.3.2b)
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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XJK 588T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 XJK 588T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was XJK 588T registered?
XJK 588T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 June 1979.
Is XJK 588T safe to buy?
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