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HBN 861N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,999 mi
Last recorded85,999 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBN 861N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,999 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 85,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,999 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,999 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,999 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 85,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,999 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,999 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 85,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 85,999 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake travel on test limit advise early attention

slight bind in n/s front brake advise early attention

slight play in st coloulm lower coupling advise early attention

Pass 18 Jul 2007 85,298 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 79,518 miles

Advises from 26th June still apply.

Fail 7 Jul 2006 79,519 miles

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

Advises from 26th still apply.

Fail 26 Jun 2006 79,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre has slight perishing.

Slight play in steering rack.

Slight wear/play in both front steering kingpins, offside is worst.

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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HBN 861N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBN 861N, 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 HBN 861N registered?

HBN 861N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 March 1975.

Is HBN 861N safe to buy?

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