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HAP 185N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,078 mi
Last recorded83,078 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAP 185N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,927 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 81,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to rear cross members around rear tie bar mountings

fuel pipes at the fuel pump perished

offside floor around drivers seat corroded, not holed

Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,326 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,690 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 77,573 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,982 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 76,799 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,799 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,512 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 74,231 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 72,728 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 72,632 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2006 70,723 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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HAP 185N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 HAP 185N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAP 185N registered?

HAP 185N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 January 1975.

Is HAP 185N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAP 185N shows 16 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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