MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,166 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
SLIGHT PLAY N/S STEERING RACK ARM
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
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XDW 457T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 XDW 457T, 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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What year was XDW 457T registered?
XDW 457T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 August 1978.
Is XDW 457T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XDW 457T shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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