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OGV 617M

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,463 mi
Last recorded38,463 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGV 617M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,463 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,297 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,239 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,146 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 37,938 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 25 May 2006 37,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

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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OGV 617M is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 OGV 617M, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OGV 617M registered?

OGV 617M is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OGV 617M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGV 617M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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