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HYD 447N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,713 mi
Last recorded61,713 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYD 447N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 61,713 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 61,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 61,491 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 61,270 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 61,039 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 60,497 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,234 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,789 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 58,789 miles

Horn control insecure horn is activated when moving the steering wheel (1.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

steering wheel has one securing screw missing, the steering wheel is insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,153 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 56,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,067 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 55,067 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,981 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,945 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 54,114 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 54,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HYD 447N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HYD 447N, 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 HYD 447N registered?

HYD 447N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1975.

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