MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,535 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both rear axle half-shaft seals leaking slightly but not onto brakes
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower (rear) suspension arm mount slightly distorted
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Steering rack slightly loose within its mountings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner lower arm rear bush tube opening slightly
slight movement in steering rack mountings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dips wrong way (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dips wrong way (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
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XNL 33T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XNL 33T, 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 XNL 33T registered?
XNL 33T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 May 1979.
Is XNL 33T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XNL 33T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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