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OHO 490T

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,691 mi
Last recorded89,691 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHO 490T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 89,691 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 89,691 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 89,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

offside sill & rear wheel arch corroded outside of perscribed area

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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OHO 490T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OHO 490T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OHO 490T registered?

OHO 490T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 11 January 1979.

Is OHO 490T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHO 490T shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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