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OMY 416P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

13,501 mi
Last recorded13,501 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMY 416P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 13,501 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 13,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 12,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 11,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 9,475 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 8,996 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,875 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 8,874 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 8,625 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 8,302 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 8,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 8,096 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 8,096 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 7,422 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 7,136 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 7,135 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 6,203 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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OMY 416P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMY 416P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OMY 416P registered?

OMY 416P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is OMY 416P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMY 416P shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OMY 416P have outstanding finance?

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