MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,283 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower trunion slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body and chassis has corrosion but heavy under body sealer
both rear lower trunions slight play
slight play/wear in steering rack
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor To Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working Side Light (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
chassis corroded
floors corroded
oil leak
springs and shockers corroded
battary insecure
bulk head corroded
head lights corroded
all car under sealed
all shocker bushes perised
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
all car under sealed
all shocker bushes perised
Battery insecure
Oil leak
n/s front wheel dented
o/s n/s head lights corroded
o/s n/sfloor to sills corroded
play in n/s front w /brg
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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1231 NU is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 1231 NU, 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 1231 NU registered?
1231 NU is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 January 1973.
Is 1231 NU safe to buy?
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