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HBA 254N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,499 mi
Last recorded69,499 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 254N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,499 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 69,476 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 69,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,383 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,372 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,362 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,335 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,307 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,216 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 68,730 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,706 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,540 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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HBA 254N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HBA 254N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBA 254N registered?

HBA 254N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 February 1975.

Is HBA 254N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBA 254N shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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