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OFR 730T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,027 mi
Last recorded38,027 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFR 730T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 38,027 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 38,023 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 23,865 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 23,208 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 23,208 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing ball joint nut (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,894 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 18,821 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 18,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,596 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,339 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,924 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 730T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 730T, 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

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What year was OFR 730T registered?

OFR 730T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 March 1979.

Is OFR 730T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFR 730T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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