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XFP 95S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,853 mi
Last recorded80,853 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFP 95S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 80,853 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 80,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel joint worn on thread (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched fouling on shock absorber( correct hoses?) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 15kgf (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel joint worn on thread (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 16kgf (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched fouling on shock absorber( correct hoses?) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 47KGF R 33KGF (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel OVERALL 38% ( require 60% ) (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective system bolted rigid against chassis and gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox drain plug??

hazards inop

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,647 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 79,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front door checker strap insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2007 79,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front door checker strap insecure

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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XFP 95S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFP 95S, 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 XFP 95S registered?

XFP 95S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 May 1978.

Is XFP 95S safe to buy?

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