MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
n/s front brake binding slightly
slight play in steering rack n/s
slight play in steering rack n/s
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was NPK 649L registered?
NPK 649L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 December 1972.
Is NPK 649L safe to buy?
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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