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NTG 40R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

46,083 mi
Last recorded46,083 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTG 40R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 46,083 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 45,923 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 45,518 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,426 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,007 miles

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))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 45,007 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 44,377 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,602 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,316 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 42,131 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 9 Aug 2014 42,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,418 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,413 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,831 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 40,689 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 40,180 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 40,178 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,535 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 39,531 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,165 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 33,163 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,555 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,475 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 20,473 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,449 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 14,449 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for NTG 40R shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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