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HHD 184S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,545 mi
Last recorded4,545 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHD 184S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 4,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 4,512 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 4,453 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 4,453 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 4,257 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 4,091 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 4,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 3,882 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 3,882 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HHD 184S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 HHD 184S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HHD 184S?

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What year was HHD 184S registered?

HHD 184S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 April 1978.

Is HHD 184S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHD 184S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HHD 184S have outstanding finance?

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