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OFR 621T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,813 mi
Last recorded90,813 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFR 621T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,813 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive brake hoses are starting to deteriorate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes and fuel pipes are starting to corrode surface rust

body panels, floor panels, chassis rails, steering, suspension, and brake, components ate all starting to corrode surface rust.

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,676 miles

exhaust, front brake discs, floor panels, and steering and suspension components are all starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,670 miles

floor panels chassis rails are starting to corrode surface rust

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

steering and suspension components are starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 9 Mar 2015 90,666 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

exaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

o/s seat belts starting to fray

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspensiion mountins,inner and outer sills,outriggers,body panels,rear shockabsorbers starting to cororde

Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,538 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivers seat frame slightly worn

exhaust mountings starting to deteriorate

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front suspension springs starting to corrode

n/s door strap missing

steering and suspension joints need greesing

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills,inner and outer wheel arches,outriggers,rear cross member,boot floors,batter carrier,rear side panels,rear springs and door steps starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2012 90,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust mountings starting to deteriorate

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear axel oil leal

rear cross member starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

steering and suspension joints need greesing

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension ,front suspension springs,rear spring,battery carrier,inner and outer sills,inner wheel arches,rear boot floors and side panels,door steps,outriggers starting to corrode

Fail 25 Apr 2012 90,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust mountings starting to deteriorate

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear axel oil leal

rear cross member starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

steering and suspension joints need greesing

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension ,front suspension springs,rear spring,battery carrier,inner and outer sills,inner wheel arches,rear boot floors and side panels,door steps,outriggers starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,401 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 89,985 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 89,780 miles

offside boot floor holed and corroded but not near any suspension or chassis mounting

Fail 17 Oct 2007 89,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

offside boot floor holed and corroded but not near any suspension or chassis mounting

Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,446 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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OFR 621T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OFR 621T, 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.

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What year was OFR 621T registered?

OFR 621T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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