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HHY 60X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,182 mi
Last recorded63,182 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHY 60X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 63,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint dust cover intact but insecured to ball joint .

Offside Front Upper ball joint dust cover intact , but insecured to ball joint.

Offside Front slight play in steering rack .

Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,788 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 62,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,373 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 62,362 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 62,362 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 62,360 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 62,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 62,266 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 62,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 62,230 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,192 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 62,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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HHY 60X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 HHY 60X, 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 45 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 HHY 60X?

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What year was HHY 60X registered?

HHY 60X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 November 1981.

Is HHY 60X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHY 60X shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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