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XJO 395K

1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

49,999 mi
Last recorded49,999 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK448,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJO 395K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,999 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear in both front lower trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 49,992 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2019 49,589 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,942 miles

Both front hubs slight play.

Fail 16 May 2018 48,942 miles

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.

Pass 15 May 2017 48,502 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 48,501 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 48,157 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 48,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,729 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,982 miles

all tyres are perished/cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2014 46,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,138 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,136 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2012 44,215 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,858 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 43,858 miles

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.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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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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