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HBH 610K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

92,593 mi
Last recorded92,593 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBH 610K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 92,593 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 92,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,948 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 91,948 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 89,016 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 8,901 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out with brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 9,269 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 9,267 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 7,265 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 5,231 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 5,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 3,706 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 3,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 2,054 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 1,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 1,609 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 1,609 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 1,410 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 1,410 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 943 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 943 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 99,589 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2007 99,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 99,166 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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HBH 610K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 HBH 610K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBH 610K registered?

HBH 610K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 May 1972.

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