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NCH 590K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,601 mi
Last recorded91,601 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCH 590K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,601 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2020 88,281 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2018 87,059 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 27 May 2017 86,733 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2016 86,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,105 miles

general corrosion on under boady

slight exhaust leak

slight play on fornt wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,501 miles

underbody corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general body corrosion

Pass 3 May 2013 85,154 miles

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

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

general body corrosion

play in steering rack

under body corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 84,758 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

play in offside & nearside front wheel bearings

play in offside of rack

play in sreering rack

Pass 6 May 2011 83,685 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in nearside bottom trunion joint

slight play in offside bottom trunion joint

Pass 18 May 2010 82,015 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in nearside bottom trunion joint

play in offside bottom trunion joint

Pass 20 May 2009 79,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in offside & nearside trunions joints

Pass 2 Jun 2008 76,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general corrosion on under body

Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

blue smoke from exhaust

different size tyres front to rear axle

front bumper bracket corroded

Pass 20 May 2006 72,576 miles

corrosion on rear floor

damage to o/s/r grommet hole in floor

different size tyres between 2 axles

engine oil leaks

long parking brake travel

play in both front lower fulcrums

play in o/s steering rack

slight exhaust blow from joints

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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NCH 590K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 NCH 590K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NCH 590K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 June 1972.

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