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XMB 920W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,736 mi
Last recorded53,736 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMB 920W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 53,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 53,049 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 53,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 52,252 miles

Steering rack mountings worn

Fail 10 Apr 2024 52,229 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle VERY SLOW/LOW READINGS (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 51,598 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,776 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 50,457 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,439 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,934 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,603 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,869 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,129 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,157 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,075 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,043 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 45,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,541 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 43,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,137 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,541 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,028 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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XMB 920W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 XMB 920W, 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

How do I check the history of XMB 920W?

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What year was XMB 920W registered?

XMB 920W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is XMB 920W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMB 920W shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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