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MHK 569P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,552 mi
Last recorded49,552 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHK 569P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 49,552 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,818 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,512 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,683 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,216 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,286 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,012 miles

early signs of corrosion n.s.r tie bar mount

Fail 10 Sep 2012 45,010 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

early signs of corrosion n.s.r tie bar mount

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,251 miles

idle speed had to be increased to bring H.C.level within limits.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Mar 2010 42,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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MHK 569P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 MHK 569P, 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 51 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 MHK 569P registered?

MHK 569P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1975.

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