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HOX 812N

1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,463 mi
Last recorded30,463 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire 150057,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOX 812N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 30,463 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,087 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,024 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 28,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2015 25,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2013 24,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 May 2013 24,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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HOX 812N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 57,623 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HOX 812N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HOX 812N registered?

HOX 812N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 7 May 1975.

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The MOT history for HOX 812N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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