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HCR 957L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

26,794 mi
Last recorded26,794 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCR 957L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 26,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 26,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 26,571 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 26,571 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 26,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear floor area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded TIE BAR MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 8 May 2015 26,220 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight play in nearside front lower joint

Pass 8 May 2015 26,220 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

slight play in nearside front lower joint

Pass 16 May 2014 25,771 miles

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

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

movement in rear leaf spring

Fail 15 May 2014 25,771 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

centre rear exhaust mount broken by diff

movement in rear leaf spring

Pass 13 May 2013 24,142 miles

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

rear wheel arches holed behind rear wheels into boot

slight movement in nearside front lower trunnion

Pass 8 May 2012 23,462 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both doors hinge pins worn

bottom steering uj has slight freeplay

faulty wiring to headlamps under bonnet at front

indicators slow flashing

offside rear boot floor rusted

offside rear lamp dim

rear leaf spring has freeplay

rear silencer in poor condition

vehicle not charging

Fail 2 May 2012 23,462 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bottom steering uj has slight freeplay

faulty wiring to headlamps under bonnet at front

offside rear boot floor rusted

offside rear lamp dim

rear leaf spring has freeplay

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2011 23,330 miles

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

battery flat

both rear inner wheel arches rusted and holed

Pass 17 May 2010 23,282 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

bottom steering rubber uj worn and has freeplay

nearside front wheel arch rust damage

offside rear lamp dim

offside tyre cracked on sidewall

rear leaf spring has alot of free play

rear silencer very poor condition and slight blow

wiring fault to headlamps under bonnet at front

Pass 18 May 2009 22,794 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in bootfloor/rear inner arches-not considered excessive

Fail 13 May 2009 22,794 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in bootfloor/rear inner arches-not considered excessive

rear brakes noisey

Pass 13 May 2008 22,600 miles

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corosion in bodywork slight sharp edges

excess corosion in rear boot floor/rear wheel arches

gearbox mount bolt loose

Fail 9 May 2008 22,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corosion in bodywork slight sharp edges

excess corosion in rear boot floor/rear wheel arches

gearbox mount bolt loose

Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,515 miles

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Fail 20 Apr 2007 22,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Battery insecure

abnormal movement in rear road spring but cannot see r.f.r.

rust in rear inner arches and boot area.

Pass 15 May 2006 22,273 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 22,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion both inner rear floors.

corrosion/holed in boot by both rear wheel arches.

offside rear inner wing holed.

offside rear outter wing holed

when rear of vehicle suspended suspension has no resistance

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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HCR 957L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 HCR 957L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HCR 957L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 March 1973.

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