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NVJ 448M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,286 mi
Last recorded69,286 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVJ 448M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,286 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

note has had under body weld repairs

Fail 26 Jun 2017 69,286 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

note has had under body weld repairs

Pass 22 Jun 2016 69,049 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 68,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,484 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 66,782 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,490 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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NVJ 448M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc 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 NVJ 448M, 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 NVJ 448M registered?

NVJ 448M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 September 1973.

Is NVJ 448M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVJ 448M 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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