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512 XHY

1964 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,025 mi
Last recorded29,025 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1964 Triumph Spitfire43,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration512 XHY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,025 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,051 miles

side to side movement in handbrake lever, slight.

slight play N/S/F wheel bearing area.

slight play in N/S of steering rack.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,878 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,186 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,645 miles

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

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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512 XHY is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 43,360 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 512 XHY, 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 62 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 512 XHY?

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What year was 512 XHY registered?

512 XHY is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 August 1964.

Is 512 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 512 XHY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 512 XHY have outstanding finance?

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