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NPK 649L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,046 mi
Last recorded49,046 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPK 649L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 49,046 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,408 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,373 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,351 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 47,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Radiator cap missing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 47,318 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 47,316 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,244 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 47,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,239 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 47,239 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 47,138 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 47,138 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 47,129 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,116 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s

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 649L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NPK 649L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPK 649L registered?

NPK 649L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 December 1972.

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The MOT history for NPK 649L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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