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NTT 738M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,651 mi
Last recorded65,651 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTT 738M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 65,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,698 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 64,691 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,060 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,611 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,313 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 63,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 62,751 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 61,719 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 61,719 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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NTT 738M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NTT 738M, 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

How do I check the history of NTT 738M?

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What year was NTT 738M registered?

NTT 738M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is NTT 738M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTT 738M shows 12 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.

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