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XAG 730S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,686 mi
Last recorded94,686 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAG 730S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 94,686 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox & rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective flat ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

floor/chassie undersealed/repaird in places

Fail 14 Sep 2018 94,683 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox & rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective flat ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

floor/chassie undersealed/repaird in places

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,587 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 92,565 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,553 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 92,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 92,169 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 92,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 92,030 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 91,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 91,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 91,202 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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XAG 730S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XAG 730S, 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 XAG 730S registered?

XAG 730S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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