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NLJ 647M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

802 mi
Last recorded802 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLJ 647M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 802 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 2 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,676 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 92,674 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 91,914 miles

corrosion on n/s floorpan

odd size tyres on front and rear axles

Fail 19 Jun 2006 91,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 91,817 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

o/s/r drive shaft inner flange not bolted flush on one bolt.

Fail 2 Dec 2005 91,897 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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NLJ 647M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NLJ 647M, 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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NLJ 647M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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