MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HEV 242B is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1964 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 43,360 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 HEV 242B, 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 62 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HEV 242B registered?
HEV 242B is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 November 1964.
Is HEV 242B safe to buy?
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