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HKB 192L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,753 mi
Last recorded25,753 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKB 192L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,753 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 25,753 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 25,753 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill/ floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering Inner sill/floor (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,753 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 25,753 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,760 miles

general vehicle condition corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2013 25,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

general vehicle condition corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,753 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,742 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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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HKB 192L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 HKB 192L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HKB 192L registered?

HKB 192L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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