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NKU 215R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

2,423 mi
Last recorded2,423 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKU 215R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 2,423 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 1,217 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slight play in both front bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 99,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 98,530 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 97,568 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 97,562 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 96,442 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 95,371 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,666 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 93,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 91,262 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 May 2016 91,262 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 89,621 miles

Parking brake lever side play would benefit attention,but meeting test criteria.

Slight movement in steering shaft,but meeting test criteria

Pass 14 May 2014 87,857 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 May 2014 87,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,085 miles

Parking brake efficiency 26%

Fail 6 Jun 2013 85,085 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 83,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap seal slight perishing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2012 83,384 miles

Fuel cap seal slight perishing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 May 2011 81,043 miles

Creak evident in offside front suspension in lower joint/damper mounting area,but meeting test criteria;Further investigation advised

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Play evident in steering rack,but meeting test criteria

Slight scratching to windscreen,but meeting test criteria

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 81,043 miles

Creak evident in offside front suspension in lower joint/damper mounting area,but meeting test criteria;Further investigation advised

Play evident in steering rack,but meeting test criteria

Slight scratching to windscreen,but meeting test criteria

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 77,850 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel spoke has slight movement

Pass 2 Jun 2010 77,850 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel spoke has slight movement

Fail 11 May 2009 74,531 miles

slight play felt in steering rack at offside

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside handbrake efficiency lower than nearside

seam lips of rear floorpans have evidence of corrosion weakness,but structure not impared

Pass 11 May 2009 74,531 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside handbrake efficiency lower than nearside

seam lips of rear floorpans have evidence of corrosion weakness,but structure not impared

slight play felt in steering rack at offside

Pass 14 May 2008 70,974 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside parking brake efficiency low;attention advised

Pass 9 May 2007 68,306 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

light scratching to nearside lower section of windscreen

nearside washer jet would benifit tightening

Pass 9 May 2006 66,799 miles

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

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

corrosion damage to underside of vehicle evident,but meeting test criteria at moment.Anti-corrosion treatment advisable.

movement in steering mechanism,but meeting test criteria at moment.

Fail 9 May 2006 66,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

movement evident in steering mechanism,but meeting test criteria at moment.

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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NKU 215R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 NKU 215R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NKU 215R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 August 1976.

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