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HWP 677N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,256 mi
Last recorded50,256 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWP 677N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 50,256 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 50,256 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 49,989 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Slight lift in nearside front suspension truneon

Slight movement offside front suspension truneon mount

Wipers poor

Fail 16 May 2016 49,988 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Slight lift in nearside front suspension truneon

Slight movement offside front suspension truneon mount

Wipers poor

Pass 28 May 2015 49,668 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 May 2015 49,665 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 49,355 miles

Coolant leak

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

drivers seat belt requires attention

Fail 13 May 2014 49,355 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

drivers seat belt requires attention

Pass 9 May 2013 48,978 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 48,978 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 48,644 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 47,844 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 47,471 miles

advise offside rear brake binding slighty

Fail 22 May 2009 47,226 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 47,226 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 44,894 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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HWP 677N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HWP 677N, 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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What year was HWP 677N registered?

HWP 677N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 January 1975.

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