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OCE 215H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,325 mi
Last recorded39,325 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCE 215H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,325 miles

Front Crossmember corroded

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play trunnion (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 38,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play trunnion (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 36,818 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,818 miles

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,864 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,320 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,802 miles

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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OCE 215H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCE 215H, 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.

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What year was OCE 215H registered?

OCE 215H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is OCE 215H safe to buy?

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