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OPP 222V

1988 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,658 mi
Last recorded31,658 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPP 222V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,658 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 31,658 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,328 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 31,235 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,788 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre has been rubbing on bodywork

Rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2006 30,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside front tyre has been rubbing on bodywork

offside rear seat belt mount rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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OPP 222V is a 1988 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPP 222V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 38 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPP 222V?

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What year was OPP 222V registered?

OPP 222V is a 1988 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is OPP 222V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPP 222V shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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