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NHE 229R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

13,528 mi
Last recorded13,528 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHE 229R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 13,528 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 13,485 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

battery insecure slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2016 13,011 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 13,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 10,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 7,412 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 7,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 5,141 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 3,034 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 3,022 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 1,015 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 97,579 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 97,290 miles

OSF side light dim

Fail 13 Sep 2008 96,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

the front petrol hose,s are cracking

the indicators are flashing slow

the n/s/r tyre is cracking

the o/s/f side lamp is dim

the o/s/f tyre is cracking

the parking brake level has long travel

Pass 13 Sep 2008 96,877 miles

the front petrol hose,s are cracking

the indicators are flashing slow

the n/s/r tyre is cracking

the o/s/f side lamp is dim

the o/s/f tyre is cracking

the parking brake level has long travel

Pass 8 Sep 2007 96,464 miles

the n/s/r tyre is cracking

the parking brake has long travel

Pass 2 Sep 2006 96,128 miles

both,s rear tyres are cracking

the fuel line is damp

Pass 15 Sep 2005 95,657 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 95,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NHE 229R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NHE 229R, 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.

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What year was NHE 229R registered?

NHE 229R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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