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XPJ 117T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,067 mi
Last recorded6,067 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPJ 117T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 6,067 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn Lift in column (2.2.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 6,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn Lift in column (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 5,935 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 5,767 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 5,756 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 5,310 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 5,310 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 4,279 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 3,169 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 3,139 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 3,072 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 2,975 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 2,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 2,541 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 2,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 1,901 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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XPJ 117T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XPJ 117T, 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 XPJ 117T registered?

XPJ 117T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 October 1978.

Is XPJ 117T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPJ 117T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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