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XEV 955S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,758 mi
Last recorded16,758 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEV 955S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 16,758 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 May 2016 16,758 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,742 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 16,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 14,644 miles

Both front suspension lower trunion joints slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes bind slightly .o/s/r foot brake lower on effort

Fail 3 Oct 2007 14,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1 o/s/r Brake lower on effort foot and hand.2.Both front brakes and N/s/r brake slight bind .3. Brake fluid level low

Both front suspension lower trunion joints slightly worn

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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XEV 955S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XEV 955S, 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 XEV 955S?

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What year was XEV 955S registered?

XEV 955S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 January 1978.

Is XEV 955S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEV 955S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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