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OJY 872K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,946 mi
Last recorded13,946 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJY 872K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 13,946 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 13,936 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 13,925 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 13,915 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 13,873 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,783 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 13,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2012 13,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,464 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 13,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 13,263 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 12,856 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 12,663 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 12,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 12,350 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 11,622 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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OJY 872K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 OJY 872K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OJY 872K registered?

OJY 872K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 September 1971.

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