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OKV 215P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,579 mi
Last recorded92,579 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKV 215P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 92,579 miles

o/s floor/inner sill badly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 92,579 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

o/s floor/inner sill badly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 91,415 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front and nearside inner sill is corroded and holed outside of all prescribed areas

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle has general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2012 91,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and nearside outer sill is corroded and holes outside of all prescribed areas

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,224 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE OUTER CILL PANEL...

CRACK IN NEARSIDE TOP OF WINDSCREEN...

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK JOINTS...

Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,273 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 90,273 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 86,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 86,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 86,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 82,236 miles

slight play in nearside front hub assembley

Pass 28 Apr 2007 82,212 miles

see vt40 132923417121

Fail 23 Apr 2007 82,104 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

n/s sill & o/s rear wheel arch badly corroded

o/s & n/s rear drive UJ,s very badly worn

o/s/f & front to rear brake pipe corroded

play in o/s & n/s front suspension lower swivel joints

play in steering rack

track rod end gaiters split

Pass 18 Feb 2006 81,855 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 81,853 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

n/s & o/s front brake pipes corroded

o/s & n/s front suspension lower trunions badly worn

o/s & n/s/r inner wheel arches corroded & holed

play in steering rack

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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OKV 215P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 OKV 215P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OKV 215P registered?

OKV 215P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1976.

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