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HWM 422P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,868 mi
Last recorded72,868 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWM 422P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,868 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,512 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,655 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,338 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,218 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2011 71,217 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2010 71,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,893 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 70,892 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HWM 422P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HWM 422P, 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 HWM 422P registered?

HWM 422P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is HWM 422P safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWM 422P shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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