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HCK 924S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,120 mi
Last recorded84,120 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCK 924S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 84,120 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 84,117 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 1 May 2009 84,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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HCK 924S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 HCK 924S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HCK 924S?

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What year was HCK 924S registered?

HCK 924S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 May 1978.

Is HCK 924S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCK 924S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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