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OBH 498P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,591 mi
Last recorded87,591 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBH 498P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 87,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 87,550 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 87,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,448 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 87,433 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (8.2.3)

Windscreen cracked.

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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OBH 498P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 OBH 498P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBH 498P registered?

OBH 498P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 April 1976.

Is OBH 498P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBH 498P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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