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NYH 133L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,507 mi
Last recorded10,507 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYH 133L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 10,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 10,259 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear inner arch corroded by not in prescribed area

Oil leak ()

coolant leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 10,256 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear inner arch corroded by not in prescribed area

Oil leak ()

coolant leak

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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NYH 133L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 NYH 133L, 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 NYH 133L?

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What year was NYH 133L registered?

NYH 133L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is NYH 133L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYH 133L shows 3 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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