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HUL 287N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,059 mi
Last recorded38,059 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUL 287N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,059 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,755 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,259 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 36,895 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,068 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,182 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 32,182 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,511 miles

Play in steering rack mount rubbers, not excessive.

Underside heavily blacked.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 29,506 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack mount rubbers, not excessive.

Underside heavily blacked.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,140 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 29,096 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,435 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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HUL 287N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HUL 287N, 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 HUL 287N registered?

HUL 287N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1975.

Is HUL 287N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUL 287N shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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