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HCY 348L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,320 mi
Last recorded76,320 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCY 348L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 76,320 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 76,320 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,315 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,315 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,956 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 75,915 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front discs slight pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,708 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 75,704 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 75,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

passanger door very stiff to open

Fail 2 Aug 2007 75,427 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

passanger door can not be opened

Pass 29 Jun 2006 75,101 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 75,079 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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HCY 348L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 HCY 348L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCY 348L registered?

HCY 348L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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