MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
FAIR/MEDIUM AMOUNT OF PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING COLUMN/TOP MOUNT/BEARING PRESENTED VEHICLE GIVEN B/O/D
SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR EXHAUST PIPE JOINT
SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNT
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering linkage repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)
SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX JOINT
SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNT
SLIGHT PLAY TO UPPER STEERING COLUMN
rear exhaust join leaking slightly
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XTY 88J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 XTY 88J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XTY 88J registered?
XTY 88J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is XTY 88J safe to buy?
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