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NLE 531P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,914 mi
Last recorded7,914 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLE 531P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 7,914 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 7,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 97,355 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 97,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT FADE HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRE WALL CHIPPED

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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NLE 531P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NLE 531P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NLE 531P?

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What year was NLE 531P registered?

NLE 531P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is NLE 531P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLE 531P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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