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HUU 565K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1291cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,534 mi
Last recorded57,534 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUU 565K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,291cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 57,534 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,315 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,067 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 57,065 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 56,872 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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HUU 565K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,291cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 HUU 565K, 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 55 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 HUU 565K registered?

HUU 565K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is HUU 565K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUU 565K 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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