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NRN 514J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,874 mi
Last recorded12,874 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRN 514J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 12,874 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 12,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling tyre on full lock. (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort both park and service brake low on effort. (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling tyre on full lock. (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front flexi brake pipe stretched when turned on full lock and jacked up.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight lift on shaft. (2.1.2c)

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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NRN 514J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NRN 514J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NRN 514J registered?

NRN 514J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 June 1971.

Is NRN 514J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRN 514J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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