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NKO 750M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,265 mi
Last recorded57,265 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKO 750M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,265 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 57,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 57,253 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 57,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,241 miles

Oil leak

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,895 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 56,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,809 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 56,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front top swivel rubber boots split

nearside track rod end rubber boot split

offside rear brake effort slightly low

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,601 miles

n/s outer track rod end rubber boot split

Fail 19 Aug 2009 56,252 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

heater hoses preshed slight exhaust leak on rear pipe

Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,252 miles

heater hoses preshed slight exhaust leak on rear pipe

Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,235 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 56,235 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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NKO 750M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NKO 750M, 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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NKO 750M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 August 1973.

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