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NMM 404R

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,624 mi
Last recorded84,624 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMM 404R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,624 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 84,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,590 miles

Rear no fog lamp fitted

both head lights are weak pattern

engine and gear box oil leak

play in steering wheel colunm

under side of car is thick in under seal

very small hole in n/s/r inner sill

very small hole in o/s/r floor pan

Fail 21 Apr 2016 84,586 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear no fog lamp fitted

both head lights are weak pattern

emission aborted due to very rice

engine and gear box oil leak

play in steering wheel colunm

under side of car is thick in under seal

very small hole in n/s/r inner sill

very small hole in o/s/r floor pan

Pass 24 Aug 2007 84,546 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 10,311 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 10,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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NMM 404R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 42,281 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NMM 404R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NMM 404R?

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What year was NMM 404R registered?

NMM 404R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 6 September 1976.

Is NMM 404R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMM 404R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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