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HNJ 672L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,091 mi
Last recorded34,091 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNJ 672L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 34,091 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive From timing case area/sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,264 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,047 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,470 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 27,462 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 27,452 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,690 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes coverd in heavy sealer unabale to check

Fail 5 Jun 2008 26,242 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes coverd in heavy sealer unabale to check

Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,164 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes cover heavily in underseal,

Fail 1 Feb 2007 26,164 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes cover heavily in underseal,

Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,885 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 25,880 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HNJ 672L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 HNJ 672L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HNJ 672L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 February 1973.

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