MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,733 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
off side rear exhaust box mounting starting to deteriorate on body
slight noise to off side rear wheel bearing
slight wear to near side steering rack inner steering arm ball socket
Battery insecure near side front (1.9.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated lower (2.1.5)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front upper (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off side front upper (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off side front (2.2.C.1c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play off side front (2.5.A.3c)
off side rear exhaust box mounting starting to deteriorate on body
slight noise to off side rear wheel bearing
slight wear to near side steering rack inner steering arm ball socket
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Hazard Lights Dim
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear valance has signs of rust
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HVC 574V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 HVC 574V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HVC 574V registered?
HVC 574V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 September 1979.
Is HVC 574V safe to buy?
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