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OKU 173A

1963 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,575 mi
Last recorded79,575 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKU 173A
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 79,575 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 79,572 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 79,289 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle NO READING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 78,939 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 78,934 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,181 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 78,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 77,735 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

general underside corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front trunnion lower grease nipple missing

oil leaks

Fail 6 May 2015 77,735 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

general underside corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front trunnion lower grease nipple missing

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,928 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,399 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Jul 2009 74,706 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,957 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 73,957 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,330 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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OKU 173A is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OKU 173A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 63 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OKU 173A registered?

OKU 173A is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 3 May 1963.

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