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HLT 815K

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,913 mi
Last recorded64,913 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLT 815K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,913 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 64,909 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases new rear box fitted (7.1.2)

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

hand brake travel

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,527 miles

small cracks on both rear tyres

Fail 16 Apr 2015 64,518 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,190 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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HLT 815K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,243 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 MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLT 815K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HLT 815K registered?

HLT 815K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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