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HMX 966K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,817 mi
Last recorded10,817 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMX 966K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 10,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 10,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding both rear brakes (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 10,816 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle road wheels fouling suspension offside and nearside on lock (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

rear brake binding offside and nearside (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 10,587 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 10,587 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 10,528 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 10,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 10,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,008 miles

rear shock absorber bush poor n/s

slight play detected in n/s tie rod

Fail 12 Jul 2012 10,008 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 9,912 miles

rear shock absorber bushes poor

Fail 13 May 2010 9,912 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding but not excessive

rear shock absorber bushes poor

Pass 30 Apr 2009 7,568 miles

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

slight movement at lower attachment possibly wrong size bolt fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2006 7,300 miles

Nearside 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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HMX 966K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 HMX 966K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HMX 966K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 March 1972.

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