MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,214 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when foot brake applied (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced baulk head under wiper motor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill improper repair {body filler} (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake performance not tested brakes stuck on no test on them (1.2.1 (g))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired fractured and rotten (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wing split (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired fractured and rotten (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wing split (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()
Rear i think rear body has split , under seal everywhere and cannot see clearly
sign of wear in front lower trunnion joint`s
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
sign of wear in front lower trunnion joint`s
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
sign off wear in front lower trunnion`s
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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 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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
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NOK 818R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 NOK 818R, 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.
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NOK 818R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.
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