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HEJ 400N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,635 mi
Last recorded53,635 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEJ 400N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,635 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

chassi rusting

corrosion around battery tray and near brake master cylinders

o/s/f door opening slighly sticking

o/s/f seat belt slightly slow to return

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play in

Fail 2 Jul 2015 53,635 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

chassi rusting

corrosion around battery tray and near brake master cylinders

o/s/f door opening slighly sticking

o/s/f seat belt slightly slow to return

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play in

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,631 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,408 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,836 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 51,836 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,133 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,986 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight splitting to front wiper blades

slight wear to steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,105 miles

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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HEJ 400N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HEJ 400N, 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 HEJ 400N registered?

HEJ 400N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 May 1975.

Is HEJ 400N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEJ 400N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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