MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,910 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight movement in handbrake lever
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure top nut loose and missing lock nut (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure cracked (2.1.2d)
slight movement in handbrake lever
slight play in steering rack
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OBV 287T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 OBV 287T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was OBV 287T registered?
OBV 287T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1979.
Is OBV 287T safe to buy?
The MOT history for OBV 287T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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