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XOF 890T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,250 mi
Last recorded34,250 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOF 890T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 34,250 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,052 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,384 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 30,363 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,750 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 28,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,906 miles

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

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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XOF 890T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 XOF 890T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XOF 890T?

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What year was XOF 890T registered?

XOF 890T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 November 1978.

Is XOF 890T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOF 890T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XOF 890T have outstanding finance?

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