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NHK 975P

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,302 mi
Last recorded86,302 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHK 975P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 86,302 miles

both wipers deteriorated slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2013 86,042 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play in nearside front botton trunion

Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,688 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 85,387 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 85,384 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner arm

Pass 25 Sep 2010 84,094 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 83,715 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

underside rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2008 83,632 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,190 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 83,062 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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NHK 975P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NHK 975P, 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 NHK 975P registered?

NHK 975P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 8 March 1976.

Is NHK 975P safe to buy?

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