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HDP 870N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137 mi
Last recorded137 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDP 870N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 137 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 99,560 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 99,067 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 99,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.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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HDP 870N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 HDP 870N, 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 HDP 870N registered?

HDP 870N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 February 1975.

Is HDP 870N safe to buy?

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