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ODM 9V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,544 mi
Last recorded4,544 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODM 9V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 4,544 miles

exhaust system poor fitting chaffing on rear subframe

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Aug 2016 4,544 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe joints (7.1.2)

exhaust system poor fitting chaffing on rear subframe

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2015 4,525 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 4,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 4,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 4,453 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 4,450 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 4,211 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE POOR CONDITION

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

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

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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ODM 9V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ODM 9V, 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

How do I check the history of ODM 9V?

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What year was ODM 9V registered?

ODM 9V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is ODM 9V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODM 9V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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