MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
none factory seat belt anchorage points fitted
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
none factory seat belt anchorage points fitted
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
OFFSIDE MIRROR CRACKED
advise engine mounts insecure both sides
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
advise bottom hose fowling engine mounting
advise offside front tyre cracking
earth strap getting trapped by bonnet
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NHC 29L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 NHC 29L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NHC 29L registered?
NHC 29L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 April 1973.
Is NHC 29L safe to buy?
The MOT history for NHC 29L shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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