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HLG 321N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,204 mi
Last recorded99,204 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLG 321N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 99,204 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 98,977 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 98,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clips missing from fuel pipe near filter, but pipes secure

Pass 23 Aug 2014 98,737 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,206 miles

advise near side front wheel bearing has play in it

Pass 8 Aug 2011 98,065 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 96,945 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 96,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 96,938 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 96,375 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 95,820 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 95,796 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 94,101 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 94,059 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

evidence of brake fluid around brake master cylinder

Pass 1 Jun 2005 91,160 miles

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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HLG 321N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HLG 321N, 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.

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What year was HLG 321N registered?

HLG 321N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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