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HHP 409L

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

840 mi
Last recorded840 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHP 409L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 840 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 832 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 589 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 98,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 97,889 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 97,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 96,292 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 96,292 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,621 miles

o/side rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 3 Apr 2008 94,621 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/side rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 20 Mar 2007 92,159 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 90,266 miles

oil leak

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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HHP 409L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 HHP 409L, 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 55 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 HHP 409L registered?

HHP 409L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is HHP 409L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHP 409L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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