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HOK 35W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,407 mi
Last recorded71,407 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOK 35W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,407 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,108 miles

Front number plate cracked but still secure

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft uj slightly worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft uj slightly worn

Fail 27 Jun 2018 70,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked but still secure

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft uj slightly worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft uj slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,932 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside seat belt does not return fully

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,903 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

ns seat belt retracting mechanism tired-not retracting fully

nsr drive shaft support bearing worn-knocks

Fail 9 Jun 2016 68,881 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ns seat belt retracting mechanism tired-not retracting fully

nsr drive shaft support bearing worn-knocks

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,850 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight bind osf brake

Pass 9 May 2014 68,787 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,762 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,669 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,397 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 68,082 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 68,061 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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HOK 35W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 HOK 35W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HOK 35W registered?

HOK 35W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 October 1980.

Is HOK 35W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOK 35W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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