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OBA 106R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,977 mi
Last recorded76,977 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBA 106R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,977 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 76,956 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired patches of repair not fully seam welded as marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired patches of repair not fully seam welded as marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 76,921 miles

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil weep at rear differential

rear dampers lower mounting rubbers deteriorated

slight water leak from water pump area

Fail 1 May 2012 76,909 miles

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

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil weep at rear differential

rear dampers lower mounting rubbers deteriorated

slight water leak from water pump area

Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,829 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 76,435 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 76,243 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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OBA 106R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OBA 106R, 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.

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OBA 106R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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