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XAC 33S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,419 mi
Last recorded4,419 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAC 33S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 4,419 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 4,278 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 3,325 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 2,889 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 2,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 2,608 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 2,190 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system hitting body in a few places.

front number plate cracked.

n/s door step rusty.

n/s outer sill rusty.

n/s steering rack gaiter starting to split.

n/s/f outrigger damaged.

o/s/n/s floors to sills rusty.

o/s/n/s/r brake hose ferrels starting to rust.

rear axle leaking oil.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 2,190 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system hitting body in a few places.

front number plate cracked.

n/s door step rusty.

n/s outer sill rusty.

n/s steering rack gaiter starting to split.

n/s/f outrigger damaged.

o/s/n/s floors to sills rusty.

o/s/n/s/r brake hose ferrels starting to rust.

rear axle leaking oil.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,350 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 79,350 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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XAC 33S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 XAC 33S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XAC 33S registered?

XAC 33S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 January 1978.

Is XAC 33S safe to buy?

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