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HMV 406K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,487 mi
Last recorded42,487 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMV 406K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 42,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 41,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,745 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,496 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,378 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,153 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 36,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,476 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,035 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exstensive welded repairs to chassis and floor areas

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,804 miles

exstensive weld repairs to floor and chassis areas front and rear

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,816 miles

welded repairs to nearside offside rear floor areas welded repairs to nearside offside chassis rails

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,025 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 33,025 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

underside of vehicle very heavily undersealed covered with oil and at various stages of corossion and repair

Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,972 miles

advisory checklist 107853

Pass 29 Jun 2008 31,328 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,125 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 31,119 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,706 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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HMV 406K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HMV 406K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMV 406K registered?

HMV 406K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is HMV 406K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMV 406K shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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