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NTO 652P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

3,069 mi
Last recorded3,069 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTO 652P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 3,069 miles

bonnet chassis and general body parts corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2015 3,065 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

bonnet chassis and general body parts corroding

Fail 13 May 2015 3,056 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

bonnet deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2014 1,346 miles

wind screen deteriorating at o/s corner

Fail 23 Apr 2014 1,338 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,659 miles

wind screen deteriorating at o/s corner

Fail 20 Mar 2013 98,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wind screen deteriorating at o/s corner

Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,585 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 90,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 87,701 miles

windscreen misting at o/side corner

Fail 11 Feb 2011 87,699 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

windscreen misting at o/side corner

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,970 miles

o/s/r brake hose ferrules heavily corroded. recommend renewal

slight play evident in both rear wheel bearings. recommend adjustment

slight play evident in steering rack assembly

Fail 30 Sep 2009 85,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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NTO 652P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 NTO 652P, 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 NTO 652P registered?

NTO 652P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 May 1976.

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