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NPH 510L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,759 mi
Last recorded34,759 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 510L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 34,759 miles

Offside reverse light not working

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

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

both front shock absorber lower bushes are deteriorated - no movement

fuel cap seal deteriorated but maintains a positive seal

Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,633 miles

Offside reverse light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated - no movement

fuel cap seal deteriorated but ok

Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,527 miles

both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated - no movement

coolant hose on to o/s/r corner of cylinder head deteriorated

fuel tank cap seal slightly deteriorated

oil leaks from rear diff, gearbox and engine

Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,120 miles

both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated - no movement

both front wipers smearing slightly

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

slight coolant leaks from front and rear of engine

slight oil leaks from rear diff, engine and gearbox

Fail 3 Aug 2017 34,120 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear carb (7.2.3)

both front wipers smearing slightly

fuel tank cap seal stress cracked

both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated - no movement

slight coolant leaks from front and rear of engine

slight oil leaks from rear diff, engine and gearbox

Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,999 miles

both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated - no movement

fuel tank cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight oil leaks to rear diff, gearbox and engine

Fail 10 Aug 2016 33,999 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flash slow when sidelights on (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim when sidelights on (1.2.1f)

both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated - no movement

fuel tank cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight oil leaks to rear diff, gearbox and engine

Fail 21 Aug 2015 33,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

slight oil leak - possibly engine, gearbox or both

slight oil leak to rear diff - o/s driveshaft oil seal

Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,579 miles

slight oil leak - possibly engine, gearbox or both

slight oil leak to rear diff - o/s driveshaft oil seal

Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,253 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 33,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,240 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones inner rear mounting bolts would benefit from being longer

offside front brake flexy hose very close to suspension on lock to lock test

Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,192 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones inner rear mounting bolts would benefit from being longer

nut missing down pipe to manifold

offside front flexy brake hose very close to top suspension wishbone & wheel on lock to lock test

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,131 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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NPH 510L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 510L, 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 NPH 510L registered?

NPH 510L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is NPH 510L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPH 510L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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