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HLU 906N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,627 mi
Last recorded65,627 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLU 906N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,627 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,529 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,501 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 65,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,678 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,672 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,665 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,665 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 64,191 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 64,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 64,109 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 64,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

boot/rear valance corrosion †side lamps only work with headlamps †reverse lamps inoperative †corrosion both front outriggers to body †corrosion o/s front floor

Fail 21 Jun 2007 64,105 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

side lamps work only with headlamps †drivers wiper blade (border pass contact with screen †n/s door mirror missing †reverse lamps inoperative †corrosion o/s front outrigger(2 places) †corrosion n/s front outrigger(1 place) †corrosion rear valances

Fail 12 May 2007 64,103 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

side lamps only operate with headlamps †o/s front footwell trim loose †slight grab o/s front brake †slight grab o/s rear brake †rear valance and side valances corrosion †corrosion at both front chassis outrigger mounts

Pass 18 May 2006 63,123 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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HLU 906N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HLU 906N, 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 HLU 906N registered?

HLU 906N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 March 1975.

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