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HFB 331N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

339 mi
Last recorded339 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFB 331N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside inner steering joint has slightly play

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure and body is slightly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside inner steering joint has slightly play

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure and body is slightly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column has slight play

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering column has slight play

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 3,781 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 3,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 1,083 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 1,053 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 212 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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HFB 331N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HFB 331N, 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.

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HFB 331N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 March 1975.

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