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HAR 652N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,394 mi
Last recorded87,394 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAR 652N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 87,394 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leaks

steering wheel/ coupling joint has play

Fail 7 Jun 2019 87,394 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum/backplate damp

oil leaks

steering wheel/ coupling joint has play

Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 87,319 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 87,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,622 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/dide wiper blade condition

Fail 23 Jul 2010 86,622 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/dide wiper blade condition

Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front floor corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2009 86,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 86,157 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 86,157 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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HAR 652N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HAR 652N, 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 HAR 652N registered?

HAR 652N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1975.

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