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NOG 553X

1982 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,846 mi
Last recorded94,846 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Spitfire62,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOG 553X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 94,846 miles

Spare tyre defective pressure low ()

Fail 18 Jan 2021 94,846 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective pressure low ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,765 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,636 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap rubber perishing but still seals

nsr wheel bearing noise but no play

Fail 2 Jul 2014 92,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap rubber perishing but still seals

nsr wheel bearing noise but no play

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,049 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr wheel bearing noise when rotated

Fail 12 Jul 2013 92,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr wheel bearing noise when rotated

Fail 13 Jul 2012 91,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,457 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in n/s steering rack knuckle

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,328 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jul 2009 90,927 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 90,927 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,875 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 90,875 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 90,575 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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NOG 553X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,815 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 NOG 553X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NOG 553X registered?

NOG 553X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 April 1982.

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