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HMH 625N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

2,575 mi
Last recorded2,575 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMH 625N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 2,575 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 2,575 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling wheel rim (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 1,939 miles

Offside suspect filler outer sill

Fail 31 May 2016 1,939 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside suspect filler outer sill

Pass 21 Aug 2012 1,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 1,666 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 1,383 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 1,383 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 712 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 712 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 99,800 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 99,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

wear in hand brake pins

Pass 14 Jul 2007 99,582 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 99,548 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 98,924 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 98,923 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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HMH 625N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HMH 625N, 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 HMH 625N registered?

HMH 625N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 March 1975.

Is HMH 625N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMH 625N shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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