MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play in top steering column bush (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
horn sound when to full lock
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play in top steering column bush (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
horn sound when to full lock
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Dust cover split on offside front lower suspension joint
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight lift in nearside front lower suspension joint
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
radiator leaking,
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XTE 657L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 XTE 657L, 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.
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What year was XTE 657L registered?
XTE 657L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 March 1973.
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