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NME 125L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,531 mi
Last recorded4,531 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNME 125L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 4,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 4,531 miles

passengers sun visor missing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 4,531 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 4,531 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery not secured

n/s sun visor not fitted

o/s coolant hose to radiator rubbing on steelwork

Pass 20 Jul 2011 4,531 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 4,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light scuff on screen

Fail 24 Mar 2010 4,531 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light scuff on screen

Pass 31 Mar 2009 4,529 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 4,463 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 4,462 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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NME 125L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 NME 125L, 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 NME 125L registered?

NME 125L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is NME 125L safe to buy?

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