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ODA 57R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,362 mi
Last recorded94,362 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODA 57R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,362 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 93,917 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,296 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,455 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 92,392 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 91,789 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 91,162 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 91,159 miles

welded underneath

Fail 31 Jul 2006 91,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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ODA 57R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 ODA 57R, 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 50 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 ODA 57R registered?

ODA 57R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 September 1976.

Is ODA 57R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODA 57R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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