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NFP 320W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,295 mi
Last recorded48,295 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFP 320W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,295 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 48,245 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,116 miles

all underside of vehicle repaired to basic requirements

Fail 8 May 2014 48,115 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

boot floor corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle & poor welded repairs.unable to assess quality of repairs due to use of underseal

fuel & brake pipes poorly routed/secured & various fuel line clips missing

handbrake lever has play/wear at mountings

play in steering column

seatbelt reels mounted poorly resulting in poor but satisfactory operation

unable to fully assess condition of brake pipes due to use of underseal

various exhaust clamps missing but exhaust secure

various poorly secured sections of wiring

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,814 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 47,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 47,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

noise when rotating n/s front wheel - advise attention

Fail 29 May 2009 47,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise when rotating n/s front wheel - advise attention

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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NFP 320W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 NFP 320W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NFP 320W registered?

NFP 320W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 September 1980.

Is NFP 320W safe to buy?

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