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HVD 714N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

2,177 mi
Last recorded2,177 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVD 714N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 2,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 2,114 miles

slit oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 2,079 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 2,052 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 2,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 2,025 miles

Oil leak

boot wont open

exhaust system rubbing on sump

Fail 12 May 2014 2,025 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

boot wont open

exhaust system rubbing on sump

unable to fully inspect n/s rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 3 May 2013 1,922 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 1,918 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 1,912 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 1,899 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 1,836 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 May 2009 1,758 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 1,758 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 1,641 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 1,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 1,132 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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HVD 714N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HVD 714N, 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 HVD 714N registered?

HVD 714N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 March 1975.

Is HVD 714N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVD 714N shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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