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NGN 806L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,936 mi
Last recorded44,936 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGN 806L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 44,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre 20 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre 20 years old

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,630 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 43,342 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,869 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,517 miles

Oil leak

both wipers split

free play at steering wheel

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 May 2010 39,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

dampness around rear brake back plates

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,074 miles

slight lift in steering column

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,637 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,522 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 38,522 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.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 Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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NGN 806L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NGN 806L, 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 NGN 806L registered?

NGN 806L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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