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NWY 130P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,690 mi
Last recorded77,690 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 130P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 77,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 77,526 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNNION BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNNION BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 77,526 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNNION BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNNION BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,331 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 77,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,754 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 75,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 76,238 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,820 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 75,820 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 75,524 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 75,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,109 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 75,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 74,071 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 72,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 71,402 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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NWY 130P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NWY 130P, 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

How do I check the history of NWY 130P?

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What year was NWY 130P registered?

NWY 130P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 March 1976.

Is NWY 130P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWY 130P shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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