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OOO 963K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,853 mi
Last recorded33,853 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOO 963K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 33,853 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 33,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,708 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,597 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,489 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 33,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,354 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,167 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,140 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,841 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

diff leaking

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,321 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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OOO 963K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 OOO 963K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OOO 963K registered?

OOO 963K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 September 1971.

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The MOT history for OOO 963K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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