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NMM 945R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

70,060 mi
Last recorded70,060 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMM 945R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 70,060 miles

DUST COVERS ON FRONT BALL JOINTS AND TRACK ROD ENDS CRACKED

Fail 18 Mar 2017 70,058 miles

Battery insecure battery tray corroded (1.9.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s dust covers split and on track rod ends (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 70,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s and n/s front valance corroded

o/s rear sill corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2008 70,040 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NMM 945R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 NMM 945R, 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 NMM 945R registered?

NMM 945R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1976.

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