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XWP 352R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,976 mi
Last recorded44,976 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWP 352R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 44,976 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 44,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel hose under bonnet perished

Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,317 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 44,317 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,313 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 44,308 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,290 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,227 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,015 miles

h/brake slightly high

rear suspension slightly soft

slight blow on exhaust joint

slight corrosion to n/s sill to floor

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,841 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,449 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,214 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 43,214 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

hazard light switch slightly insecure

wiper blades poor

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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XWP 352R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 XWP 352R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XWP 352R registered?

XWP 352R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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