MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
car had weld repair to underside and has been undersealed
light corrosion to components parts
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
car had weld repair to underside and has been undersealed
light corrosion to components parts
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake ferrules slightly corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake hose ferrules showing corrosion
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HCH 838V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 39,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCH 838V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HCH 838V registered?
HCH 838V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 19 February 1980.
Is HCH 838V safe to buy?
The MOT history for HCH 838V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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