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NGL 984L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,665 mi
Last recorded25,665 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGL 984L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,665 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 25,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,245 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 25,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 25,245 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 25,245 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 25,245 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 25,245 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 25,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 25,245 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 24,537 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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NGL 984L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NGL 984L, 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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What year was NGL 984L registered?

NGL 984L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 September 1972.

Is NGL 984L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGL 984L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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