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OBH 505P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,845 mi
Last recorded51,845 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBH 505P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,845 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,834 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure battery cable (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe insecure fouling handbrake cable (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking carb float (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

alternator loose

handbrake clevis pin secured by nail

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 505P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 505P, 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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What year was OBH 505P registered?

OBH 505P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is OBH 505P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBH 505P 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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