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HRK 293N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,400 mi
Last recorded88,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRK 293N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 88,400 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 88,377 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 88,275 miles

Front number plate damaged but clearly visable

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres cracking

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 88,275 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged but clearly visable

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres cracking

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 88,260 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 87,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

long handbrake travel to achieve acceptable readings

Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,804 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake requires a good hard pull to achieve passable readings

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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HRK 293N is a 1975 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 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 HRK 293N, 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

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What year was HRK 293N registered?

HRK 293N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 April 1975.

Is HRK 293N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRK 293N 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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