MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,340 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play rack to steering shaft (2.1.5)
many previous welding repairs
Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Central Front Brake pipe inadequately supported bulkhead arear (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play rack to steering shaft (2.1.5)
many previous welding repairs
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to front pipe corroded and kinked (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effecting stop light when working (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effecting stop light when working (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre showing signs of perishing between tread and side wall
slight Free play in steering system
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen wiper control missing switch not working (8.2.1a)
Offside Front tyre perishing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
engine wiring insecure but not dangerous
o/s/f tyre cracked
Nearside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
previous welding repairs
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
previous welding repairs
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NPH 255P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 NPH 255P, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NPH 255P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 October 1975.
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