CarVerify

Free Car Check

NBP 860J

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,347 mi
Last recorded35,347 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBP 860J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 35,347 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,193 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 35,022 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,721 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 34,446 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 12,501 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Oct 2010 12,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 12,449 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 12,378 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,280 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,241 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 12,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake pipes under vehicle painted/undersealed

small hole in nearside and offside steering rack gaiters

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
Full Triumph Spitfire MK4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NBP 860J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBP 860J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NBP 860J?

You can check the full history of NBP 860J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NBP 860J registered?

NBP 860J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 16 April 1971.

Is NBP 860J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBP 860J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NBP 860J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NBP 860J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.