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HLT 829K

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,011 mi
Last recorded17,011 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLT 829K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,011 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 17,011 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 16,845 miles

lots of rust on vehicle.suspension and steering bushes cracking.nearside front tyre low on tread.rear suspension uneven.vehicle in general poor condition

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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HLT 829K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,243 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 MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLT 829K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HLT 829K registered?

HLT 829K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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The MOT history for HLT 829K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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