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XAM 703K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,098 mi
Last recorded48,098 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAM 703K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 48,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 48,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,490 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 47,432 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 47,386 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 47,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 47,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,335 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

steering rack rubber mountings slightly worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,325 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 47,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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XAM 703K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 XAM 703K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAM 703K registered?

XAM 703K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 February 1972.

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