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XHU 860H

1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,717 mi
Last recorded33,717 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK333,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHU 860H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 33,717 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,498 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,205 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 33,205 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,966 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 32,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,799 miles

Oil leak

n/s leaf spring slightly weak

o/s and n/s front shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 18 Jul 2012 32,791 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front shock absorber bushes perished

rear leaf spring slightly weak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,501 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s and n/s front shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 12 Jul 2011 32,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering column

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,972 miles

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

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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XHU 860H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 33,608 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XHU 860H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XHU 860H?

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What year was XHU 860H registered?

XHU 860H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 22 June 1970.

Is XHU 860H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHU 860H shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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