MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,786 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front oil leak under engine
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Front oil leak under engine
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear tyre cracking
light rust on floor pans
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
low parking brake performance pass
noise from steering
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
low parking brake performance pass
noise from steering
nearside and offside inner wishbone bushes worn
nearside inner sill rusted through
offside inner sill rusted through
rear suspension weak/lower on offside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
nearside and offside inner wishbone bushes worn
nearside inner sill rusted through
offside inner sill rusted through
rear suspension weak/lower on offside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
knock/wear to steering rack
nearside front sill/floor rusting
offside sill rusty
rear leaf spring weak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
knock from steering rack,no play at time of test
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front sill/ floor rusted
nearside rear suspension slightly weak
Offside front tyre sidewall starting to perish.
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/S/F LOWER WISH BONE BUSHES WORN
O/S/F TYRE INNER WALL CRACKING
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
O/S/F TYRE WALL CRACKING
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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HLN 717V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 HLN 717V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HLN 717V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1979.
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