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HHR 488N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,183 mi
Last recorded51,183 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 488N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,183 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 50,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 147,261 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,133 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 41,920 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 37,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 31,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HHR 488N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HHR 488N, 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 HHR 488N registered?

HHR 488N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 May 1975.

Is HHR 488N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHR 488N shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HHR 488N have outstanding finance?

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