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HDE 783N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,800 mi
Last recorded58,800 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDE 783N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2014 58,800 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 58,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 58,749 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 58,726 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,694 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,526 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,467 miles

heavy undersealed everywhere

Fail 6 May 2008 58,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 58,396 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 58,299 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 58,141 miles

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

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 783N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDE 783N, 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 HDE 783N registered?

HDE 783N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 June 1975.

Is HDE 783N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDE 783N shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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