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NKX 944L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,367 mi
Last recorded97,367 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKX 944L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 May 2016 97,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 96,679 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 96,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2007 96,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 96,136 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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NKX 944L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NKX 944L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NKX 944L registered?

NKX 944L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is NKX 944L safe to buy?

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