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NYX 788L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,859 mi
Last recorded5,859 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYX 788L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 5,859 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 5,855 miles

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Oil leak

both sills fitted with crome trims could not check sills fully

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 20 May 2010 4,376 miles

Front vallance to chassis mountings corroding

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside bonnet hinge corroding

Pass 7 May 2009 3,416 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 2,355 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 2,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 1,417 miles

Handbrake lever has sideways play.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack has play but not excessive.

The offside rear boot floorpan has split/fractured.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 99,607 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 99,607 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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NYX 788L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NYX 788L, 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 NYX 788L registered?

NYX 788L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is NYX 788L safe to buy?

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