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HSJ 64N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,874 mi
Last recorded93,874 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSJ 64N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 93,874 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 92,982 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

black and white number plates fitted

floors sills chassis and all structure coroded and welded just to standard

Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,982 miles

black and white number plates fitted

floors sills chassis and all structure coroded and welded just to standard

Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,590 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 92,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 91,657 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 91,656 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 90,482 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 90,260 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 89,879 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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HSJ 64N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 HSJ 64N, 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 HSJ 64N registered?

HSJ 64N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 April 1975.

Is HSJ 64N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSJ 64N shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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