MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,400 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
drivers door drops hinges worn difficult to close
extensive plating of underbody sections throughout painted throughout
neraside front tyre cracking/deteroirating
offside and nearside front outriggers damaged
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
drivers door drops hinges worn difficult to close
extensive plating of underbody sections throughout painted throughout
neraside front tyre cracking/deteroirating
offside and nearside front outriggers damaged
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XAY 375J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 XAY 375J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of XAY 375J?
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What year was XAY 375J registered?
XAY 375J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is XAY 375J safe to buy?
The MOT history for XAY 375J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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