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XGM 375T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,183 mi
Last recorded57,183 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGM 375T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,183 miles

Front some side wall cracking on front tyres

Front some side wall cracking on front tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,714 miles

Passengers seat missing at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2015 55,676 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,347 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 55,347 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,925 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,919 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,017 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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XGM 375T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGM 375T, 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 XGM 375T?

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What year was XGM 375T registered?

XGM 375T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 September 1978.

Is XGM 375T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGM 375T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XGM 375T have outstanding finance?

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