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XOE 115J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,664 mi
Last recorded5,664 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOE 115J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 5,664 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis and underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 29 May 2018 5,664 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy under seal layer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis and under body area heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Oct 2016 5,347 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 5,347 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 4,703 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 4,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded TIE BAR BODY (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 2,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 1,487 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 1,450 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 1,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 1,090 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 41 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 30 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever is near the end of its travel

the whole of the underside of the car is coated in thick underseal suspect this is hiding poor quality repairs

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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XOE 115J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XOE 115J, 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.

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What year was XOE 115J registered?

XOE 115J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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