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XDG 238J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,341 mi
Last recorded7,341 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDG 238J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 7,341 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 7,148 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 6,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 6,476 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 6,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 4,758 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 4,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 1,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,845 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 96,095 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 96,087 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 46,639 miles

185 front 165 rear †wear in rack & pinion stiff steering †very heavy rust & repairs in underbody components & panels & chassis †

Fail 31 May 2006 46,639 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

185/13 tyres front 165/13 rear †battery loose †wear in rack & stiff steering †very heavy rust & repairs to all underbody components & panels & chassis

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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XDG 238J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDG 238J, 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.

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What year was XDG 238J registered?

XDG 238J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 May 1971.

Is XDG 238J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDG 238J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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