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NAP 232W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,245 mi
Last recorded51,245 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAP 232W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 51,245 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 51,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 50,896 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

nearside steering rack slight wear

Pass 3 May 2018 50,405 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 May 2018 50,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 49,865 miles

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

nearside steering rack slight wear

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 May 2017 49,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake union (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

nearside steering rack slight wear

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2016 49,390 miles

slightly long travel at handbrake lever

Pass 9 May 2015 49,286 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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NAP 232W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 NAP 232W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NAP 232W registered?

NAP 232W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 March 1981.

Is NAP 232W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAP 232W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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