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NMO 643L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

31,058 mi
Last recorded31,058 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMO 643L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,058 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Lower sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Lower sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,951 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both out front sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 30,951 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both rear (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both out front sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,674 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both inner front /offside rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,339 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 30,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,891 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 29,891 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 29,889 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,318 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 28,318 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,272 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 24,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 24,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,067 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 21,976 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 21,793 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2005 21,708 miles

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

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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NMO 643L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NMO 643L, 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.

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NMO 643L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 April 1973.

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