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OBV 287T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,910 mi
Last recorded79,910 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 287T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,910 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,215 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,528 miles

slight movement in handbrake lever

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jun 2016 78,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,374 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,227 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 78,225 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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