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HGB 77L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,581 mi
Last recorded71,581 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGB 77L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,581 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 6,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,882 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 5,880 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

noise on near side drive shaft /wheel

Pass 17 Aug 2010 5,134 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 4,234 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 3,582 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 2,675 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 2,674 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 921 miles

oil leak engine/gearbox/rear diff

Pass 11 Jul 2005 889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak at engine

oil leak at rear diff

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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HGB 77L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HGB 77L, 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 HGB 77L registered?

HGB 77L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 February 1973.

Is HGB 77L safe to buy?

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