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OPM 226R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,890 mi
Last recorded88,890 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPM 226R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,890 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,745 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 87,467 miles

diff leak

gearbox leak

slight play nearside front steering arms

Fail 12 May 2015 87,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

diff leak

gearbox leak

slight play nearside front steering arms

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,794 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 86,794 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,868 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 85,868 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front shocks lower mounting bolts lose

parking brake has side play

Fail 7 Jun 2011 82,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,365 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 819,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 81,811 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 81,554 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 81,552 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,823 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 80,823 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 79,779 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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OPM 226R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OPM 226R, 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.

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What year was OPM 226R registered?

OPM 226R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 October 1976.

Is OPM 226R safe to buy?

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