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OGK 400V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,024 mi
Last recorded22,024 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGK 400V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,024 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 22,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 21,892 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 20,987 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 19,364 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 18,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,026 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,890 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,807 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 13,750 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 12,751 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 12,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,184 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,609 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 11,157 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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OGK 400V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OGK 400V, 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 OGK 400V registered?

OGK 400V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is OGK 400V safe to buy?

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