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XPH 544T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,794 mi
Last recorded20,794 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPH 544T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 20,794 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 26 Oct 2017 20,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,367 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 4 Sep 2015 19,878 miles

slight play in steering rack internal joints

Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,331 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 18,623 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,350 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,708 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 17,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,095 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 14,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,727 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre tread is perishing

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2007 12,699 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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XPH 544T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XPH 544T, 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.

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What year was XPH 544T registered?

XPH 544T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 August 1978.

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