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XTD 596L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,003 mi
Last recorded7,003 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTD 596L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 7,003 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread cords not visable

wire resting on b pipe

Pass 11 Mar 2011 5,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 5,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre splitting

Pass 25 Mar 2010 5,490 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2010 5,466 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 3,718 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 3,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2008 3,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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XTD 596L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 XTD 596L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XTD 596L registered?

XTD 596L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is XTD 596L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTD 596L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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