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NMK 392R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,877 mi
Last recorded90,877 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMK 392R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,872 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 90,870 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,595 miles

very slight bind on both rear brakes

Fail 26 Aug 2011 90,594 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 90,438 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 90,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 89,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 88,380 miles

hand brake pawl may need replacing at future date verry slight distortion in rear drums

Fail 9 May 2008 88,380 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 78,219 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 77,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s lower trunion slight play centre exhaust mounting loose

Fail 23 Apr 2007 77,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front top arm bolt/nut not through to nylock

nearside front bottom arm inner mount has slight play

slight play to top column bush

Pass 15 Jul 2006 77,239 miles

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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NMK 392R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NMK 392R, 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 NMK 392R registered?

NMK 392R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 August 1976.

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