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PXC 76M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

8,815 mi
Last recorded8,815 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXC 76M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2023 8,815 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 May 2017 8,290 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 8,087 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 7,745 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 7,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 7,474 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 23 Jun 2012 7,253 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,121 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 7,121 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 6,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 6,526 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 5,912 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2009 5,896 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,343 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 5,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 4,348 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 4,346 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 1,852 miles

Corosion to main chassis at front

Engine oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 1,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Corosion to main chassis at front

Engine oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 95,114 miles

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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PXC 76M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 PXC 76M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PXC 76M registered?

PXC 76M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 29 October 1973.

Is PXC 76M safe to buy?

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