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OFY 233S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,378 mi
Last recorded91,378 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFY 233S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 91,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 90,616 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 90,096 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 89,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,971 miles

engine oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

differential oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 88,971 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

differential oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 88,388 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 87,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 87,956 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,747 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 87,139 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nearside steering rack

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracked but no showing cords

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 10 Aug 2010 86,143 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracked but no showing cords

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 14 Aug 2009 85,487 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 85,487 miles

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre slight cracking on side walls

Pass 8 Aug 2008 84,966 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 84,756 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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OFY 233S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 OFY 233S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OFY 233S registered?

OFY 233S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 April 1978.

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