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OHR 8R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,975 mi
Last recorded17,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHR 8R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 17,975 miles

General corrosion on floor /chassis

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

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s front trunion

Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,775 miles

Corrosion on o/s floor/chassis

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s front trunion

Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,584 miles

Corrosion on o/s front fllor pan.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight roughness n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,400 miles

Corrosion on o/s floor pan

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s front trunion

Slight roughness in n/s front wheel bearing

Some distortion in front brakes

Fail 18 Jul 2012 17,400 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Corrosion on o/s floor pan

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s front trunion

Slight roughness in n/s front wheel bearing

Some distortion in front brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,349 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 17,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 May 2007 17,288 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 17,209 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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OHR 8R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 OHR 8R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OHR 8R?

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What year was OHR 8R registered?

OHR 8R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is OHR 8R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHR 8R shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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