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OLY 237L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,523 mi
Last recorded59,523 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLY 237L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 59,523 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,120 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,663 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 58,663 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,646 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 57,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,389 miles

poor beam output

Fail 20 Aug 2014 55,389 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

poor beam output

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,063 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 52,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,167 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 51,479 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 51,477 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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OLY 237L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OLY 237L, 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.

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What year was OLY 237L registered?

OLY 237L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 November 1972.

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