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OPR 890R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,142 mi
Last recorded8,142 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPR 890R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 8,142 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 8,117 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 107,779 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 7,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2009 7,053 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 6,923 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 6,849 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 6,840 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 6,754 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 6,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

slight play steering rack n/s. †indicator switch has to be held on,l/h . †body filler,o/s and n/s floor within 30 cm of suspension mounts.

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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OPR 890R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OPR 890R, 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 OPR 890R registered?

OPR 890R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is OPR 890R safe to buy?

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