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OJV 433M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,550 mi
Last recorded25,550 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJV 433M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 25,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 25,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 25,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 25,182 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 24,966 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 24,588 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST FRONTPIPE

Pass 1 Jul 2019 24,566 miles

nearside front top baa joint cover deteriated

slight blow from manifold

Pass 27 Jun 2018 24,462 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,358 miles

slight blow on exhaust joint

slight play in top of steering column

Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,161 miles

Offside slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,782 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres perished

rear chassis corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 23,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres perished

rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,906 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 22,906 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 22,746 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 22,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,658 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 22,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,362 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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OJV 433M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OJV 433M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJV 433M registered?

OJV 433M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 February 1974.

Is OJV 433M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJV 433M shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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