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NLA 927P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,404 mi
Last recorded96,404 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLA 927P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 96,404 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,160 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,729 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,340 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 94,391 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 93,969 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2016 93,533 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 93,357 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

rear drive shaft u/j's worn

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,357 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

rear drive shaft u/j's worn

Pass 6 May 2014 92,755 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 92,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 92,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear propshaft u/j worn

slight play in n/s of steering rack

water leak on engine

Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,002 miles

rear propshaft u/j worn

slight play in n/s of steering rack

water leak on engine

Pass 2 May 2012 91,768 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Fail 4 May 2011 91,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 4 May 2011 91,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,332 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front chassis corroded

n/s/f lower trunion very worn

rear propshaft u/j worn

steering rack worn

Fail 6 Apr 2010 91,332 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front chassis corroded

n/s/f lower trunion very worn

rear propshaft u/j worn

steering rack worn

Pass 7 Apr 2009 90,917 miles

Both N/S tyres perished, front & rear tyres diferent sizes.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S inner U/J becoming worn.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 90,917 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both N/S tyres perished, front & rear tyres diferent sizes.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S inner U/J becoming worn.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,255 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 89,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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NLA 927P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 NLA 927P, 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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What year was NLA 927P registered?

NLA 927P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1976.

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