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HYM 58N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,317 mi
Last recorded53,317 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYM 58N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,317 miles

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

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

general corrosion to under body

Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,379 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,259 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,173 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2017 53,169 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,094 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,788 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,595 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 5,246 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,388 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,280 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,058 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 52,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear n/s/f lower trunion

n/s/f top ball joint has slight wear and rubber split

o/s track rod end rubber split

Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,874 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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HYM 58N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HYM 58N, 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 HYM 58N registered?

HYM 58N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 March 1975.

Is HYM 58N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYM 58N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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