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XVK 398H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,500 mi
Last recorded23,500 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVK 398H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,500 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres ageing should be replaced

Fail 6 Mar 2008 23,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres ageing should be replaced

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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XVK 398H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 XVK 398H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XVK 398H registered?

XVK 398H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 April 1970.

Is XVK 398H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVK 398H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XVK 398H have outstanding finance?

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