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XBH 639J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,936 mi
Last recorded28,936 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBH 639J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 28,936 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,630 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 28,628 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,154 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2011 25,545 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,004 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 24,967 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 21,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,651 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 16,268 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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XBH 639J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBH 639J, 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 XBH 639J?

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What year was XBH 639J registered?

XBH 639J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 April 1971.

Is XBH 639J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBH 639J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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