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OGS 268V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,640 mi
Last recorded9,640 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGS 268V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2021 9,640 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 14 May 2019 8,557 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 16 May 2018 7,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 9 May 2017 7,351 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 6,817 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 6,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 6,189 miles

corrosion starting on near side rear brake pipe

corrosion sterting on both rear outer floor pan areas

Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,558 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 5,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 4,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 3,483 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 3,482 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 2,831 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 2,066 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off-side rear brake binding very slightly

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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OGS 268V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OGS 268V, 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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OGS 268V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 July 1980.

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