CarVerify

Free Car Check

HNT 647N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationHNT 647N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2010 94,415 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

slight free play in lower steering column coupling

Pass 1 Sep 2009 94,112 miles

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

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

o/s dip faulty

Pass 3 Sep 2008 93,188 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 93,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 93,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 92,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 92,392 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 91,432 miles

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
Full Triumph Spitfire 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

HNT 647N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HNT 647N, 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

How do I check the history of HNT 647N?

You can check the full history of HNT 647N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HNT 647N registered?

HNT 647N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 February 1975.

Is HNT 647N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNT 647N shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HNT 647N 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 HNT 647N. 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.