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NRX 749L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,267 mi
Last recorded50,267 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 749L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all underside components under sealed

Fail 12 Jun 2018 50,262 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bolt loose , pulling through mounting , washer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

all underside components under sealed

Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,066 miles

Front both front springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,919 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheels corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,756 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 49,750 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,771 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 48,765 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,324 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,136 miles

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

horn getting weak advise have this checked out battery seems low on power have this checked

slight lift in steering coloumn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,695 miles

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

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

slight play in offside front lower trunion

Fail 11 Jun 2009 47,676 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

slight play in offside front lower trunion

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,562 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,211 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,934 miles

stop lamps dim

Pass 2 Jun 2005 46,587 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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NRX 749L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NRX 749L, 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 749L registered?

NRX 749L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 April 1973.

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