CarVerify

Free Car Check

HMJ 510F

1968 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Red Petrol 1296cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,390 mi
Last recorded28,390 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMJ 510F
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
View full Triumph Spitfire MK4 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,390 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 28,390 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,382 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,133 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH SIDE FRONT BODY (NEAR BODY MOUNTS) BUT DEEMED ENOUGH TO AFFECT INTEGRITY OF MOUNTS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH SIDES STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN

Fail 18 Dec 2013 28,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

CORROSION TO BOTH SIDE FRONT BODY (NEAR BODY MOUNTS) BUT DEEMED ENOUGH TO AFFECT INTEGRITY OF MOUNTS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH SIDES STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN

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
Full Triumph Spitfire MK4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HMJ 510F is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HMJ 510F, 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 58 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HMJ 510F?

You can check the full history of HMJ 510F by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HMJ 510F registered?

HMJ 510F is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 19 March 1968.

Is HMJ 510F safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMJ 510F shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HMJ 510F have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HMJ 510F. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.