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OMB 950V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,368 mi
Last recorded82,368 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMB 950V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 82,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 81,840 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 81,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nut may be loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,950 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 81,950 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 80,921 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 80,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front lower ball joint mounting bolt outer signs of ware

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 80,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front lower ball joint mounting bolt outer signs of ware

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 79,930 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2020 79,926 miles

All direction indicators not working indicators not working/hazard switch not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 79,138 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trunnion joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 79,031 miles

fuel cap rubber seal poor condition

o/s & n/s front lower joints have some play

Fail 29 May 2018 79,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached joint bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal poor condition

o/s & n/s front lower joints have some play

Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,945 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 78,941 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fluid/oil leak?

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,598 miles

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

Offside Front Lower inner bracket bolt loose?

Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,594 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front & rear (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower inner bracket bolt loose?

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,538 miles

slight play in both front lower swivell joints

tyre pressures low?

Fail 16 Jun 2015 78,534 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight play in both front lower swivell joints

tyre pressures low?

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,340 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 78,338 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,169 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 78,165 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,927 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 77,763 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,416 miles

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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OMB 950V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 OMB 950V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OMB 950V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 August 1979.

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