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HLE 728C

2000 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,086 mi
Last recorded94,086 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLE 728C
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 94,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 93,975 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 93,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 93,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 93,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 93,414 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 93,156 miles

slight play in rear drive shaft rubber couplings

Pass 24 May 2008 93,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2007 93,054 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 93,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 May 2006 92,988 miles

slight blow centre exhaust

slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack

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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HLE 728C is a 2000 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HLE 728C, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HLE 728C?

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What year was HLE 728C registered?

HLE 728C is a 2000 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is HLE 728C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLE 728C shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HLE 728C have outstanding finance?

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