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HOV 757L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,966 mi
Last recorded55,966 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOV 757L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 55,966 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,017 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,961 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,741 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 42,579 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,579 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,121 miles

n/s/lower trunion has slight play not enough to fail

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,324 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/front upper ball joint rubber split no play in ball joint

n/s/front wheel bent on inner edge not enough to fail

Fail 20 Jun 2008 41,323 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/front upper ball joint rubber split no play in ball joint

n/s/front wheel bent on inner edge not enough to fail

Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,138 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,943 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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HOV 757L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HOV 757L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HOV 757L registered?

HOV 757L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 September 1973.

Is HOV 757L safe to buy?

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