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OOV 16R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,239 mi
Last recorded73,239 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOV 16R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 73,239 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 72,971 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,528 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,425 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 72,259 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 71,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,034 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 71,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 70,597 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 69,964 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 69,222 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 67,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 67,985 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 66,926 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,582 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,010 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,498 miles

ADVISE N/S/F AND O/S/F CHASSIS CORRODED AND WHOLED, REAR DIFF SEAL LEAKING, O/S/F INNER ARCH CORRODED AND WHOLED

Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,043 miles

battery not held down

Fail 7 Jul 2008 62,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

battery not held down

Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,025 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 62,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 62,002 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 62,002 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion offside front bumper under vehicle

fuel cap seal perrished

nearside front top joint rubber perrished.and track rod end rubber perrished.

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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OOV 16R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OOV 16R, 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

How do I check the history of OOV 16R?

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What year was OOV 16R registered?

OOV 16R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 December 1976.

Is OOV 16R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOV 16R shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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