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NNA 595W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,612 mi
Last recorded94,612 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNA 595W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 94,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 93,193 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just in balance (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 92,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just in balance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 92,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,575 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 91,575 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipe perished pump area

Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,022 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 91,002 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 88,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 84,558 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 84,558 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 81,460 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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NNA 595W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 NNA 595W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NNA 595W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 September 1980.

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