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OEC 90L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,815 mi
Last recorded97,815 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEC 90L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,815 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 97,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust close to chassiss

Pass 3 Jul 2014 96,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

o/s front floor pan corroded

rear exhaust close to chassis

Fail 17 Jun 2014 96,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust close to chassis

Pass 26 Jun 2013 96,195 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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OEC 90L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 OEC 90L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OEC 90L registered?

OEC 90L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is OEC 90L safe to buy?

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