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HRN 724N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,990 mi
Last recorded11,990 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRN 724N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 11,990 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 11,709 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 11,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 11,431 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 10,736 miles

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

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

steering column bearing worn

Fail 22 Aug 2014 10,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

steering column bearing worn

Pass 19 Aug 2013 9,176 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,715 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 7,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 5,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 3,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 99,734 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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HRN 724N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRN 724N, 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 HRN 724N registered?

HRN 724N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 January 1975.

Is HRN 724N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRN 724N shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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