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XAD 888S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,954 mi
Last recorded9,954 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAD 888S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 9,954 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 9,199 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 7,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 6,741 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 6,507 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 6,500 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 6,471 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 6,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 6,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 5,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 5,916 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 5,625 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 5,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 5,335 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 4,904 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Nov 2010 3,851 miles

slight play o/s rack

Pass 28 Jun 2010 3,832 miles

Nearside washer jet not working.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in offside front steering arm.

Water pump leaking.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 3,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside washer jet not working.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight play in offside front steering arm.

Water pump leaking.

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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XAD 888S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAD 888S, 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 XAD 888S registered?

XAD 888S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is XAD 888S safe to buy?

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