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NUR 253H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,293 mi
Last recorded36,293 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUR 253H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 36,293 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 36,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 36,193 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 36,053 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 35,973 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 35,970 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi brake hose split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 35,936 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 35,910 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 35,910 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,787 miles

Slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 7 Sep 2016 35,787 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel (3.5.1k)

Slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,660 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,553 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 35,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,350 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 35,225 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,167 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,993 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,895 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,317 miles

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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NUR 253H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 NUR 253H, 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 56 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 NUR 253H registered?

NUR 253H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 February 1970.

Is NUR 253H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUR 253H shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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