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NKL 803M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,806 mi
Last recorded28,806 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKL 803M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 May 2018 28,806 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 28,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,661 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,423 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,484 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,896 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,537 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,503 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,471 miles

n/s/r shock weeping

slight low effort on n/s/r foot and handbrake

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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NKL 803M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKL 803M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NKL 803M?

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What year was NKL 803M registered?

NKL 803M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is NKL 803M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKL 803M shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NKL 803M have outstanding finance?

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