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OAC 916W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

59,006 mi
Last recorded59,006 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAC 916W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 59,006 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 59,005 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,986 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 58,985 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 58,790 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 58,790 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,588 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,297 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,092 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 58,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 58,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front o/s tyre has cracked on the outer edge

rear n/s tyre has cracked on the outer edge

Fail 11 Jun 2015 57,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front o/s tyre has cracked on the outer edge

rear n/s tyre has cracked on the outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,573 miles

diff leaking oil

engine oil leak

o/s/f trunnion slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2013 57,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

diff leaking oil

engine oil leak

o/s/f trunnion slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,922 miles

o/s/f lower trunnion slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,920 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f brake pad wearing low

o/s/f lower trunnion slight play

Pass 17 May 2011 49,950 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,296 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 47,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,623 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 37,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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OAC 916W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 OAC 916W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OAC 916W registered?

OAC 916W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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