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HOD 843N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,616 mi
Last recorded14,616 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOD 843N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2013 14,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 14,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,373 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,888 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 13,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 13,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,757 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 10,256 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
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HOD 843N 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 75%.

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 HOD 843N, 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 HOD 843N?

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What year was HOD 843N registered?

HOD 843N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 March 1975.

Is HOD 843N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOD 843N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HOD 843N have outstanding finance?

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