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HJF 543N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,753 mi
Last recorded23,753 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJF 543N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 23,753 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,640 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,493 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,287 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,429 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,910 miles

sligth play in steering column

Fail 14 Sep 2012 20,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sligth play in steering column

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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HJF 543N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJF 543N, 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

How do I check the history of HJF 543N?

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What year was HJF 543N registered?

HJF 543N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 February 1975.

Is HJF 543N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJF 543N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJF 543N have outstanding finance?

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