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HLG 510K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,237 mi
Last recorded12,237 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLG 510K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 12,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 10,803 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 10,803 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 10,717 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure under dash board and in engine bay (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch when on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 10,718 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 10,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 10,717 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 10,717 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,566 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 10,565 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,738 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 9,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 8,748 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 8,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 7,359 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 7,356 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR TYRES ON 2MM CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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 510K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 510K, 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 54 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 510K registered?

HLG 510K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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