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XPP 3X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,709 mi
Last recorded2,709 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPP 3X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2013 2,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front floor corroded

Slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 12 May 2011 2,570 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 2,042 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside steering arm inner ball joint slight play

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 2,030 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside steering arm inner ball joint slight play

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 1,913 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 1,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 99,827 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 99,827 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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XPP 3X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 XPP 3X, 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

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What year was XPP 3X registered?

XPP 3X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is XPP 3X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPP 3X shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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