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NBC 587P

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,840 mi
Last recorded10,840 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBC 587P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 10,840 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 10,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 9,782 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 9,780 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 8,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 8,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 7,775 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 11 Apr 2012 7,767 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

battery insecure

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Apr 2011 7,125 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 7,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 6,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,311 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 5,356 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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NBC 587P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 42,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBC 587P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBC 587P registered?

NBC 587P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 25 May 1976.

Is NBC 587P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBC 587P shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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