MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,082 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
BOTH HEAD LIGHT AIM ON BOTTOM LIMIT
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
BOTH HEAD LIGHT AIM ON BOTTOM LIMIT
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front floor pan corrosion not with 30cm of body mountings
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front floor pan corrosion not with 30cm of body mountings
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XCF 262T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Pink with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 XCF 262T, 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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How do I check the history of XCF 262T?
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What year was XCF 262T registered?
XCF 262T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1978.
Is XCF 262T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XCF 262T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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