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ODN 43P

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,188 mi
Last recorded86,188 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODN 43P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,188 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

many repairs to floor area and covered with underseal

some dampness around rear brake back plates

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,926 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 85,903 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,817 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brks slight fluct

u/side body repairs p/as s/belts /susp u/sealed

Fail 24 Jun 2008 85,817 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brks slight fluct

u/side body repairs p/as s/belts /susp u/sealed

Pass 25 May 2007 85,519 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 85,519 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underseal applied to underside repaired areas

Pass 7 Jun 2006 85,269 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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ODN 43P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 42,281 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ODN 43P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ODN 43P registered?

ODN 43P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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