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NOA 445P

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,326 mi
Last recorded25,326 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOA 445P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,326 miles

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,239 miles

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 25,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel UP DOWN MOVEMENT IN COLUMN (2.1.2b)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,050 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 25,050 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 24,847 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,525 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 24,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 24,515 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,079 miles

engine oil leak

nearside washer jet blocked

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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NOA 445P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NOA 445P, 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 NOA 445P?

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What year was NOA 445P registered?

NOA 445P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 29 January 1976.

Is NOA 445P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOA 445P 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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