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NPK 548R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,501 mi
Last recorded25,501 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPK 548R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 25,501 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 25,501 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 24,836 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2019 24,782 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,763 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,678 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,501 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,267 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,801 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,171 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,310 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 21,680 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,741 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 20,741 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,570 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 20,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,570 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 20,570 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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NPK 548R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 NPK 548R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPK 548R registered?

NPK 548R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 September 1976.

Is NPK 548R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPK 548R shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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