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OJK 647M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,991 mi
Last recorded77,991 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJK 647M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 77,991 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 77,486 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,447 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2011 77,447 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,018 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 76,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jul 2009 75,268 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 75,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,617 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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OJK 647M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OJK 647M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OJK 647M registered?

OJK 647M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 March 1974.

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