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NRW 442M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,345 mi
Last recorded93,345 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRW 442M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,345 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 93,314 miles

ALL FOUR (4) TYRES ARE 18 YEARS OLD

Pass 20 Jun 2019 93,236 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 93,209 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 92,952 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 92,748 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,301 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2014 92,001 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 61,625 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 61,620 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2012 91,220 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 90,619 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2010 89,827 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 89,484 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 89,052 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 88,616 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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NRW 442M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NRW 442M, 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 NRW 442M registered?

NRW 442M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is NRW 442M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRW 442M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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