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NMA 37P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,245 mi
Last recorded58,245 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 37P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 58,245 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 57,881 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 57,656 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 57,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,788 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 56,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,021 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,515 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,139 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 55,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,757 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 53,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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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NMA 37P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NMA 37P, 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

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What year was NMA 37P registered?

NMA 37P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is NMA 37P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMA 37P shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NMA 37P have outstanding finance?

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