MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear bolt securing the rear leaf spring appears slightly short
slight deterioration on fuel cap rubber seal
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
bolt securing the rear spring at the nearside appears slightly short
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriated
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NMK 852L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 NMK 852L, 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 NMK 852L registered?
NMK 852L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 August 1972.
Is NMK 852L safe to buy?
The MOT history for NMK 852L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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