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HDE 759L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

19,999 mi
Last recorded19,999 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDE 759L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,999 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 19,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 109,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in mounting bushes (2.2.A.1b)

service brake efficiency just met 50%

Fail 2 Jul 2016 109,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in mounting bushes (2.2.A.1b)

service brake efficiency just met 50%

Pass 13 Apr 2015 6,858 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 6,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 4,438 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre is worn close to wear bars ,and is worn more on outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 4,438 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre is worn close to wear bars ,and is worn more on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2008 4,319 miles

Sidelamp circuit not operable separately from headlamp circuit.

Fail 6 May 2008 4,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sidelamp circuit not operable separately from headlamp circuit.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 3,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 2,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 15 May 2006 2,575 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HDE 759L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HDE 759L, 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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What year was HDE 759L registered?

HDE 759L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 April 1973.

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