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NHC 29L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,219 mi
Last recorded90,219 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHC 29L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,019 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 88,019 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2013 87,497 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 87,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,432 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 87,071 miles

none factory seat belt anchorage points fitted

Fail 20 May 2010 87,071 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 86,742 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 86,737 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 86,454 miles

advise engine mounts insecure both sides

Pass 19 May 2007 85,614 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 85,607 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 84,329 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 84,324 miles

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.

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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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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NHC 29L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 April 1973.

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