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XJW 558M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,945 mi
Last recorded76,945 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJW 558M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,945 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,943 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,912 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,869 miles

nearside front steering gaiter cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,700 miles

slight play in nearside rear leaf spring top bush

nearside sill corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 76,340 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 75,470 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 74,960 miles

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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XJW 558M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 XJW 558M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJW 558M registered?

XJW 558M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 February 1974.

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