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XNR 530J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,394 mi
Last recorded14,394 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNR 530J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 14,394 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 8,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 5,180 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 98,644 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 92,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,949 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2018 83,248 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 78,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 78,582 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/door shut (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,128 miles

oil leak from diff

Pass 4 Apr 2015 70,364 miles

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

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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XNR 530J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 XNR 530J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XNR 530J registered?

XNR 530J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 March 1971.

Is XNR 530J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNR 530J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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