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NFR 285M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

215 mi
Last recorded215 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFR 285M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 215 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 214 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2021 98,944 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack arm

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 98,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack arm

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,552 miles

Coolant hose fouling engine block

both seat mounting washers require improvement

evidence of old oil leaks around engine

Fail 10 Aug 2016 98,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 98,186 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2014 96,442 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,081 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 95,081 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 94,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

fuel cap rubber sightly cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2011 94,150 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

fuel cap rubber sightly cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 90,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 89,237 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 86,477 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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NFR 285M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NFR 285M, 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.

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What year was NFR 285M registered?

NFR 285M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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