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1231 NU

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,283 mi
Last recorded59,283 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1231 NU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,283 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 59,179 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,994 miles

chassis corroded

floors corroded

oil leak

springs and shockers corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,840 miles

battary insecure

bulk head corroded

head lights corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 68,577 miles

all car under sealed

all shocker bushes perised

Fail 16 May 2013 68,577 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all car under sealed

all shocker bushes perised

Pass 20 Aug 2011 585,353 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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