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XJW 44T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

61,095 mi
Last recorded61,095 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJW 44T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,095 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,095 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 61,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,276 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 59,096 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,057 miles

Exhaust mountings show signs of perishing

front suspension upper joint rubber boots show signs of cracking...soon to become part of mot inspection

Fail 6 Jul 2012 58,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mountings show signs of perishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension upper joint rubber boots show signs of cracking...soon to become part of mot inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,283 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 57,181 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,915 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 56,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,204 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 56,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 55,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,106 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 53,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 53,476 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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XJW 44T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XJW 44T, 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 XJW 44T registered?

XJW 44T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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