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XPA 233N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,481 mi
Last recorded94,481 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPA 233N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,481 miles

n/s/r floor slight corrosion

o/s/f chassi slight corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2018 94,480 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r floor slight corrosion

o/s/f chassi slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,807 miles

Drivers door handle stiff

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror lens missing

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leaks from engine,gearbox and differential

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,364 miles

Drivers door handle stiff

General underbody surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 90,998 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 90,986 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

vehicle has been stood for sometime, extensive surface corrosion underside of vehicle and around suspension areas !!, slight wear and perrishing in tyres!!

Pass 7 Dec 2007 90,870 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 90,851 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 90,640 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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XPA 233N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XPA 233N, 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 XPA 233N registered?

XPA 233N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is XPA 233N safe to buy?

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