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NYF 464L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,310 mi
Last recorded42,310 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYF 464L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 42,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 42,310 miles

headlamp switch intermittently only works with headlamps

Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,239 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 42,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 42,217 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,012 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 41,963 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 41,947 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing lift and play in both (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 May 2018 41,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing lift and play in both (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,877 miles

Front both upper ball joint covers not fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2016 41,770 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

slight freeplay both front lower trunions

Pass 12 May 2015 41,655 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front upper ball joint gaiters missing/never fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,081 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front upper ball joints appear not to have protective gaiters fitted

Pass 25 May 2013 40,188 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 39,474 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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NYF 464L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NYF 464L, 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 NYF 464L registered?

NYF 464L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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The MOT history for NYF 464L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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