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XEB 176L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,608 mi
Last recorded30,608 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEB 176L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 30,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 30,274 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 30,132 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 30,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 29,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,780 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 29,590 miles

some free travel in brake pedal

Pass 26 Oct 2017 29,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r brake pipe running across chassis (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal some free movement

Pass 25 Nov 2016 29,042 miles

rear suspension o/s and n/s radius rods mounting lugs corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,969 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroding

both front shock absorbers corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2014 28,938 miles

fuel filler cap perishing

oil leak from the diff

rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,894 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2013 28,894 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,820 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 28,820 miles

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,757 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,688 miles

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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XEB 176L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 XEB 176L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XEB 176L registered?

XEB 176L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is XEB 176L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEB 176L 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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