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XHT 623H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,085 mi
Last recorded11,085 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHT 623H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 11,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm only (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 11,016 miles

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

Passenger's seat insecure does not latch to floor (6.2.A.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play lower joint to rack has excess up and down movement (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm only (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,471 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 3,588 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 3,576 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,911 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,920 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 99,739 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 99,736 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 99,155 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 19 May 2006 98,563 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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XHT 623H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 XHT 623H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XHT 623H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1970.

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