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HPG 189N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,833 mi
Last recorded70,833 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2012
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPG 189N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2012 70,833 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,694 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,151 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,907 miles

Rear brakes requir attention.

Slight play in near side steering rack bush.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 69,907 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Rear brakes requir attention.

Slight play in near side steering rack bush.

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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HPG 189N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HPG 189N, 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 HPG 189N?

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What year was HPG 189N registered?

HPG 189N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is HPG 189N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPG 189N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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