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NNX 48L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,677 mi
Last recorded89,677 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNX 48L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 89,677 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 89,456 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,344 miles

Sharp edge starting on offside of bonnet

Pass 20 Feb 2023 89,222 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,155 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 89,147 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear brake tight when turned by hand

Pass 22 Feb 2021 88,995 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 88,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,660 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 88,578 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,501 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,131 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,466 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 86,956 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber showing signs of wear

Slight brake bind to offside rear

Pass 15 Dec 2012 869,073 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear leaf spring outer bushes worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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NNX 48L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NNX 48L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NNX 48L registered?

NNX 48L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 July 1973.

Is NNX 48L safe to buy?

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