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XNH 44L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,390 mi
Last recorded39,390 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNH 44L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 39,390 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 39,338 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 39,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 39,286 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 39,259 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 39,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 39,240 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 39,020 miles

Battery insecure

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 39,020 miles

Battery 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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XNH 44L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 XNH 44L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XNH 44L?

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What year was XNH 44L registered?

XNH 44L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is XNH 44L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNH 44L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XNH 44L have outstanding finance?

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