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NRT 22P

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,449 mi
Last recorded53,449 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRT 22P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,449 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 53,439 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,171 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 52,171 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 52,038 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 52,038 miles

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

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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NRT 22P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NRT 22P, 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

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What year was NRT 22P registered?

NRT 22P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 14 May 1976.

Is NRT 22P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRT 22P shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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