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NPT 276T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,601 mi
Last recorded35,601 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPT 276T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,420 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,253 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,026 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,536 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 34,536 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,849 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 33,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,400 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres are slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,686 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,173 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 30,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,735 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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NPT 276T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 NPT 276T, 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 47 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 NPT 276T registered?

NPT 276T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 March 1979.

Is NPT 276T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPT 276T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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