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HOS 50K

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,111 mi
Last recorded85,111 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOS 50K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 85,111 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 83,108 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 83,108 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 May 2015 83,081 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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HOS 50K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HOS 50K, 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 HOS 50K registered?

HOS 50K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 25 November 1971.

Is HOS 50K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOS 50K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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