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XOC 469J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,500 mi
Last recorded62,500 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOC 469J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,500 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,109 miles

light switch fouling dash when operated

Fail 8 Jun 2016 62,101 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

light switch fouling dash when operated

Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,623 miles

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

front tyres have surface cracks

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,233 miles

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,040 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

car heavily undersealed

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,040 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

car heavily undersealed

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,754 miles

sills covered with stainless steel trims

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed, dificult to assess quailty of repairs

Fail 13 Jun 2012 60,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f brake heat shield insecure

sills covered with stainless steel trims

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed, dificult to assess quailty of repairs

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,261 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 60,261 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,689 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 59,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 58,499 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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XOC 469J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XOC 469J, 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 XOC 469J registered?

XOC 469J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is XOC 469J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOC 469J shows 15 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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