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NPN 286M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

41,599 mi
Last recorded41,599 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPN 286M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 41,599 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 41,597 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake noise.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 39,184 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 39,184 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 34,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 32,176 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 32,176 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 30,768 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 30,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 29,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 29,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt in lower bush. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 26,854 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

front shocks have bottom bushes deteriotating

Fail 21 Jun 2018 26,854 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

front shocks have bottom bushes deteriotating

Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,948 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges and aged.

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

Pass 21 May 2016 22,710 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 22,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Loose. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front wheel bearings need adjusting.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,848 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 20,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,780 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 20,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 20,612 miles

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

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

rear brake effort only just passed legal requirments

Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,401 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 20,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,610 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 18,756 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,738 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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NPN 286M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 NPN 286M, 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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NPN 286M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 October 1973.

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