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NWA 498K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,750 mi
Last recorded77,750 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWA 498K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 77,750 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 77,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 70,274 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weakest (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,240 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,857 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,440 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,036 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,141 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,825 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,479 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 66,969 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 66,527 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 66,527 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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NWA 498K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 NWA 498K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWA 498K registered?

NWA 498K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 January 1972.

Is NWA 498K safe to buy?

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