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OCT 557H

1969 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,378 mi
Last recorded38,378 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK340,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCT 557H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 38,378 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 38,256 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,172 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,140 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,001 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,973 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,884 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,635 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 37,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,153 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,680 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,160 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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OCT 557H is a 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 40,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCT 557H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 57 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OCT 557H?

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What year was OCT 557H registered?

OCT 557H is a 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 25 August 1969.

Is OCT 557H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCT 557H shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OCT 557H have outstanding finance?

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