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XNP 582M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,825 mi
Last recorded73,825 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNP 582M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,825 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,790 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,745 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,693 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,603 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,542 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 75,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 73,502 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 73,417 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 73,448 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 73,399 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 73,362 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 73,324 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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XNP 582M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XNP 582M, 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 XNP 582M?

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What year was XNP 582M registered?

XNP 582M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 November 1973.

Is XNP 582M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNP 582M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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