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HMM 236N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,970 mi
Last recorded10,970 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMM 236N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2017 10,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 10,923 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,468 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight judder on rear brakes.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,248 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s windscreen washer needs cleaning out

slight blow on exhaust

slight play in steering colomn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,542 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 9,362 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 8,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front brake calipers binding very slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2006 8,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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HMM 236N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HMM 236N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMM 236N registered?

HMM 236N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 May 1975.

Is HMM 236N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMM 236N shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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