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OKD 9S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,293 mi
Last recorded94,293 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKD 9S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 94,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,298 miles

bolt holes present in rear wheel arches

wear and tread separating on tyres

Fail 7 Mar 2017 93,289 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

wear and tread separating on tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2016 93,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,911 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 32,902 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 92,601 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 92,141 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 92,141 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Jul 2008 91,900 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 91,900 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 91,342 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 91,066 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 91,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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OKD 9S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 OKD 9S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OKD 9S registered?

OKD 9S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 February 1978.

Is OKD 9S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKD 9S shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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