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OBX 315J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,585 mi
Last recorded78,585 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBX 315J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,585 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 78,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking T piece (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 78,566 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2016 78,476 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 May 2016 78,476 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2015 78,313 miles

o/s rear hub signs of slight oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 78,313 miles

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

o/s rear hub signs of slight oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,307 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 78,267 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 78,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 78,122 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 78,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 78,023 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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OBX 315J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 OBX 315J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBX 315J registered?

OBX 315J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 November 1970.

Is OBX 315J safe to buy?

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