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XBU 999S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,894 mi
Last recorded28,894 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBU 999S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 28,894 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 28,877 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 28,860 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 28,850 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 28,835 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 28,824 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 28,813 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 28,807 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,787 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 28,783 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 28,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 28,646 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 28,564 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 28,564 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2013 28,495 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 28,448 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 28,448 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,397 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,362 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 28,298 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,270 miles

Low reserve Handbrake travel.

Pass 30 May 2007 28,229 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,210 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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XBU 999S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XBU 999S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XBU 999S registered?

XBU 999S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 May 1978.

Is XBU 999S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBU 999S shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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