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ExpiredMileage
49,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear in both front lower trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Mounting bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear. (1.2.1 (f))
A knock from the steering rack was noted, unable to locate cause. Steering rack mounting rubbers slightly worn
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear in both lower trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front hubs slight play.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both front hubs slight play.
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres slightly perished
all tyres are perished/cracked
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres are perished/cracked
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?
Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
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XJO 395K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 48,343 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 MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJO 395K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XJO 395K registered?
XJO 395K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 5 June 1972.
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