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HVT 865N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

50,275 mi
Last recorded50,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVT 865N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,791 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 49,782 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front x member to chassis legs slightly corroded

osf tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,163 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

no hazzards lights fitted

slight travel on parking brake lever

small area's of advanced corrosion and previous repaires to body tub

various other wires in engine bay are supported the best that can be done, and no cause for concern

Fail 26 Apr 2013 49,163 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

slight travel on parking brake lever

small area's of advanced corrosion and previous repaires to body tub

various other wires in engine bay are supported the best that can be done, and no cause for concern

Fail 21 Mar 2013 49,123 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,362 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion started on underbody

Fail 16 Sep 2010 46,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion started on underbody

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,106 miles

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

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

corrosion started on underbody

Fail 17 Sep 2009 45,099 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

corrosion started on underbody

Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

corrosion started on underbody

Fail 19 Sep 2008 42,896 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion started on underbody

Fail 12 Sep 2008 42,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion started on underbody

Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,757 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,820 miles

Corrosion started offside rear outer sill area.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Some sideways movement at handbrake lever.

Surface corrosion to underbody in various places.

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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HVT 865N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HVT 865N, 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.

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HVT 865N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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