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NRX 243L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,616 mi
Last recorded43,616 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 243L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 43,616 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 43,377 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 43,330 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

All Fuel Flexable hoses in poor condition

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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NRX 243L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NRX 243L, 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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What year was NRX 243L registered?

NRX 243L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 March 1973.

Is NRX 243L safe to buy?

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