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OAG 644V

1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,256 mi
Last recorded95,256 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire 150039,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAG 644V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 95,256 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 95,242 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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OAG 644V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 39,493 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAG 644V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OAG 644V registered?

OAG 644V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 15 February 1980.

Is OAG 644V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAG 644V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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