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NAU 248P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,301 mi
Last recorded51,301 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAU 248P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,301 miles

front suspension ball joint gaiters split

fuel pipe to pump perished

wiper blades worn

Fail 2 Jun 2009 51,301 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front suspension ball joint gaiters split

fuel pipe to pump perished

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,290 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,152 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 511,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 51,072 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 51,068 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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NAU 248P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 NAU 248P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NAU 248P registered?

NAU 248P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 March 1976.

Is NAU 248P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAU 248P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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