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NVT 320K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

99,214 mi
Last recorded99,214 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVT 320K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2006 99,214 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NVT 320K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 NVT 320K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NVT 320K registered?

NVT 320K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 May 1972.

Is NVT 320K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVT 320K shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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