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HPE 620K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,590 mi
Last recorded32,590 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPE 620K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 32,590 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2016 32,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Upper slight play in steering column bearing

Fail 6 May 2016 32,073 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Upper slight play in steering column bearing

Pass 1 May 2015 32,005 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 31,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,685 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 32,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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HPE 620K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 HPE 620K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HPE 620K registered?

HPE 620K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 October 1971.

Is HPE 620K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPE 620K 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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