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NDA 688P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,749 mi
Last recorded70,749 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDA 688P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 70,749 miles

both inner sill slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,943 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 69,221 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 69,218 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,752 miles

oil leak

steering rack rubber bushes worn with slight play

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2015 68,747 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

oil leak

steering rack rubber bushes worn with slight play

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,370 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery insecure

rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2012 68,368 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery insecure

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 68,362 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2010 68,167 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear of vehicle under sealed inspected as best possible

Fail 8 May 2010 68,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear of vehicle under sealed inspected as best possible

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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NDA 688P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 NDA 688P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NDA 688P registered?

NDA 688P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 May 1976.

Is NDA 688P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDA 688P shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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