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XPG 554N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,016 mi
Last recorded72,016 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPG 554N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,016 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencers holed (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 71,929 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,827 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 71,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,712 miles

O/S radiator panel support insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2014 71,711 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

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

O/S radiator panel support insecure

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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XPG 554N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XPG 554N, 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 XPG 554N registered?

XPG 554N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 September 1974.

Is XPG 554N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPG 554N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XPG 554N have outstanding finance?

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