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XDL 636T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,470 mi
Last recorded12,470 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDL 636T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 12,470 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 12,243 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 12,212 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 12,146 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 11,419 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 10,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 10,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 10,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 10,760 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 10,585 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 10,561 miles

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

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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XDL 636T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 XDL 636T, 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 47 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 XDL 636T?

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What year was XDL 636T registered?

XDL 636T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is XDL 636T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDL 636T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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