MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside rear brake pipe mounting bracket fractured.
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Slight leak from front exhaust joint.
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside rear brake pipe mounting bracket fractured.
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Slight leak from front exhaust joint.
Crack in o/s headlamp bulb.
Front seats slightly insecure.
Crack in o/s headlamp bulb.
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front seats slightly insecure.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NCP 204J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 NCP 204J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NCP 204J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1971.
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