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NNJ 968W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,143 mi
Last recorded10,143 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNJ 968W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 10,143 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 9,425 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 9,079 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer side walls

Fail 4 Apr 2017 9,075 miles

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

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

Both front tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 1 Apr 2016 8,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

Fail 30 Mar 2016 8,705 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,597 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 8,595 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Raer exhaust hanger loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,058 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 8,058 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 7,822 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 7,788 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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NNJ 968W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 NNJ 968W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NNJ 968W registered?

NNJ 968W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 May 1981.

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The MOT history for NNJ 968W shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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