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OFW 764V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,959 mi
Last recorded99,959 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFW 764V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,959 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 99,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 98,666 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 98,642 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,470 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 98,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,154 miles

both sides steering rack inner joints(behind gaitors) have slight play.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,807 miles

n/s/f top ball joint has slight play

steering column top bush has slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2011 97,794 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Very slight play in steering column mounting bracket!

Pass 12 Jul 2010 97,395 miles

Main beam switch will not flash

Exhaust bracket hitting on chassis

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight leak from o/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 5 Jul 2010 97,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust bracket hitting on chassis

Main beam switch will not flash

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Slight leak from o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,150 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 95,194 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 91,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jul 2006 90,333 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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OFW 764V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 OFW 764V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OFW 764V registered?

OFW 764V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 June 1980.

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