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NMJ 674M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Beige Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,446 mi
Last recorded26,446 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMJ 674M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,880 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 24,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,613 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front wipers smearing windscreen

nsr driveshaft cover insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,149 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 18,137 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 6,488 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 6,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 3,509 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 3,454 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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NMJ 674M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Beige with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NMJ 674M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NMJ 674M registered?

NMJ 674M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 September 1973.

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