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NTK 928S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,908 mi
Last recorded84,908 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTK 928S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2012 84,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 84,908 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 83,410 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 83,409 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 77,302 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 84,535 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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NTK 928S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 NTK 928S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NTK 928S registered?

NTK 928S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 December 1977.

Is NTK 928S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTK 928S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NTK 928S have outstanding finance?

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