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NDS 67V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,846 mi
Last recorded44,846 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDS 67V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,846 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 44,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute indicators require attension only just acceptable at the time of inspection (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 44,538 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,039 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,464 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 41,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 41,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,866 miles

n/s/f bottom trunion slight play

Fail 15 Jun 2011 40,862 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

n/s/f bottom trunion slight play

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,606 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 40,139 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 39,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 39,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 39,055 miles

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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NDS 67V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 NDS 67V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NDS 67V registered?

NDS 67V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is NDS 67V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDS 67V shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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