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NPO 336J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,660 mi
Last recorded11,660 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 336J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 11,660 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 11,660 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 11,657 miles

Offside windscreen wiper lightly smearing screen.

Fail 11 Dec 2015 11,657 miles

Braking system leaking slight weep from o/s/r wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking weep from m/c pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside windscreen wiper lightly smearing screen.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 11,653 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,651 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracked in sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,642 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 11,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,641 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 11,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NPO 336J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 NPO 336J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NPO 336J registered?

NPO 336J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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