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NMX 959P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

24,839 mi
Last recorded24,839 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMX 959P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 24,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 24,836 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 24,835 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 24,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front registration needs attention (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,829 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chasssis (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside front chassis has slight damage

nearside and offside rear inner boot has slight corrosion

offside front inner sill panel has corrosion

underbody has corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2017 24,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chasssis (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside front chassis has slight damage

nearside and offside rear inner boot has slight corrosion

offside front inner sill panel has corrosion

underbody has corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,926 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 23,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 23,664 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 23,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,602 miles

slight corrosion of chasis

slight corrosion of front bulk head

Fail 11 Jun 2010 23,602 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion of chasis

slight corrosion of front bulk head

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,513 miles

slight rusting of bulkhead

slight rusting of chasis

slight rusting of nearside inner sill

Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight rusting of bulkhead

slight rusting of chasis

slight rusting of nearside inner sill

Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,506 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 23,506 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 23,386 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,386 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 23,189 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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NMX 959P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NMX 959P, 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

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What year was NMX 959P registered?

NMX 959P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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