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OLX 777L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,526 mi
Last recorded11,526 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLX 777L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 11,526 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 11,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slight kink (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 11,125 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 10,322 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 10,312 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped across crossmember (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play truion (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lower mount (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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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OLX 777L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 OLX 777L, 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 54 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 OLX 777L registered?

OLX 777L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is OLX 777L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLX 777L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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