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NMM 403R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

45,833 mi
Last recorded45,833 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMM 403R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 45,833 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 45,741 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 45,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 45,633 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 45,556 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 45,556 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,461 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 45,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 45,253 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 45,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,042 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 45,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,925 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 44,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,767 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 44,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,668 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 44,667 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,624 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 44,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,612 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 44,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,563 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 44,562 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,451 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,370 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,260 miles

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

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

nearside front trunion slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,925 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,727 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,727 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,296 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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NMM 403R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 NMM 403R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NMM 403R?

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What year was NMM 403R registered?

NMM 403R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 September 1976.

Is NMM 403R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMM 403R shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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