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NVH 611M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,716 mi
Last recorded41,716 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVH 611M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 41,716 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

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

Offside front brake binding slighly

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

under side of car has lots of under seal

Pass 5 May 2010 41,709 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake binding slightly

under side of car has lots of under seal

Fail 4 May 2010 41,709 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake binding slightly

under side of car has lots of under seal

Pass 5 May 2009 41,562 miles

unable to fully inspect underbody as covered in sealant

Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

unable to fully inspect underbody as covered in sealant

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,086 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 41,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 May 2007 40,649 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,349 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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NVH 611M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NVH 611M, 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 NVH 611M?

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What year was NVH 611M registered?

NVH 611M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 September 1973.

Is NVH 611M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVH 611M shows 9 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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