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HMC 754N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,779 mi
Last recorded91,779 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMC 754N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2016 91,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

rear diff leaking

under side of vehicle has been under sealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,424 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 91,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,390 miles

binding to o/s/r brake

heavy corrosion to front & rear suspension components

heavy corrosion to o/s & n/s floor around front body mounts

Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,346 miles

lift in o/s/f and n /s/f lower trunnions

o/s/f and n/s/f outriggers bent

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 27 Oct 2011 91,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

lift in o/s/f and n /s/f lower trunnions

o/s/f and n/s/f outriggers bent

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,306 miles

front coil springs corroded

rear leaf spring corroded

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f lower trunnions

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Sep 2010 91,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front coil springs corroded

rear leaf spring corroded

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f lower trunnions

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 91,196 miles

front brake hoses perrishing and ferrrules corroded

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f outriggers bent

oil leaks,engine,gearbox,and diff

rear leaf spring corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2009 91,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake hoses perrishing and ferrrules corroded

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f outriggers bent

oil leaks,engine,gearbox,and diff

rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 91,125 miles

coil springs rusty

front brake hoses starting to perrish

leaf spring rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis outriggers bent

o/s/f outersill dented

slight lift in n/s/f lower swivel/trunnion

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 May 2008 91,125 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

coil springs rusty

front brake hoses starting to perrish

leaf spring rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis outriggers bent

o/s/f outersill dented

slight lift in n/s/f lower swivel/trunnion

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 May 2007 91,042 miles

brake fluid level low!!

early corrosion on underbody and floorpans

front and rear brake hoses perrishing

o/s/f brake caliper area showing signs of previous brake fluid leak - but no leaks found during test

rear leaf spring,rear shock absorber bodys, and front coil springs rusty

slight lift in front lower swivels

Pass 25 May 2006 90,979 miles

early corrosion evident on floorpans and undersills

front and rear brake hoses cracking

rear leaf spring rusty,rear shock absorber bodies rusty,and front coil springs rusting

slight lift in both front lower swivels

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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HMC 754N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HMC 754N, 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 HMC 754N registered?

HMC 754N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 February 1975.

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