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NMK 584L

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,453 mi
Last recorded98,453 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMK 584L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,453 miles

several underside weld repairs

Fail 1 Jun 2013 98,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

several weld repairs on underside

Pass 27 May 2008 98,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2008 98,366 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2006 97,334 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 97,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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NMK 584L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 NMK 584L, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NMK 584L registered?

NMK 584L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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