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OJT 62P

1986 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,761 mi
Last recorded4,761 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1986 Triumph Spitfire17,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJT 62P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,761 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 4,753 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Long travel parking brake.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 1,979 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 1,979 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 44 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 41 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 99,248 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 91,556 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,490 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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OJT 62P is a 1986 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 17,232 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 OJT 62P, 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 40 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OJT 62P registered?

OJT 62P is a 1986 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 June 1986.

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