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NOY 427L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,703 mi
Last recorded15,703 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOY 427L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 15,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,638 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 15,555 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,409 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,360 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,185 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 15,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,070 miles

steering rack mounting bushes worn .

Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,797 miles

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

both front track rod end rubber boots split open

Fail 3 Jul 2009 14,794 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

both front track rod end rubber boots split open

Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,757 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 14,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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NOY 427L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NOY 427L, 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 NOY 427L registered?

NOY 427L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is NOY 427L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOY 427L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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