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ExpiredMileage
46,083 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Door handle not operating, operates correctly from inside
Nearside Front Steering rack end bush has slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Door handle not operating, operates correctly from inside
Nearside Front Steering rack end bush has slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
play in nearside front steering rack inner joint
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
play in nearside front steering rack inner joint
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NTG 40R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 NTG 40R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was NTG 40R registered?
NTG 40R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.
Is NTG 40R safe to buy?
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