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XCF 262T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Pink Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,082 mi
Last recorded25,082 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCF 262T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,082 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 25,080 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,076 miles

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 ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 25,076 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 23,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,862 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 23,862 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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