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XRW 38S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,454 mi
Last recorded65,454 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRW 38S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,454 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 65,444 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,128 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery insecure

corrosion to rear floors

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,770 miles

screen chipped . exhaust slight leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 64,505 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,625 miles

slight wear rack. †slight wear front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2005 62,929 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 62,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake fluid low.

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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XRW 38S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red 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 XRW 38S, 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 XRW 38S registered?

XRW 38S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is XRW 38S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRW 38S 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.

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