MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering rack mounting rubbers worn.
All position lamps not working Side lights/ no plate lights/Dip or main beam (1.1.A.3b)
Front Steering column universal joint insecure Bolts appear to be loose (marked in yellow) (2.1.5)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack mounting rubbers worn.
slight play in both front steering rack joints
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) spring eye bolt loose (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom outer bolt loose (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) spring eye bolt loose (2.4.B.4)
slight play in both front steering rack joints
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
heads lamps not fitted at time of test
wipers not fitted at time of test
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HAX 459L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 HAX 459L, 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 HAX 459L registered?
HAX 459L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 January 1973.
Is HAX 459L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HAX 459L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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