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HLK 126T

2013 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,246 mi
Last recorded9,246 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLK 126T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 9,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

Fail 18 Aug 2022 9,246 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 May 2019 7,986 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 7,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 6,743 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 5,908 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 5,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 4,415 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 2,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 165 miles

NSR brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2013 163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

NSR brake binding slightly

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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HLK 126T is a 2013 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HLK 126T, 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 13 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HLK 126T is a 2013 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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