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ORU 448R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

5,167 mi
Last recorded5,167 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORU 448R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 5,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,099 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 94,955 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 94,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 90,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 90,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,047 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 90,047 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,065 miles

offside washer jet not aimed at offside screen

Fail 13 Oct 2009 89,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside washer jet not aimed at offside screen

Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,030 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 89,030 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

CORROSION ON O/S WINDSCREEN PILLAR

DIFFERENT TREAD PATTERNS ON TYRES

GENERAL CORROSION MAINLY SURFACE ON UNDERNEATH

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEELBEARINGS

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

SURFACE CORROSION ON AND AROUND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

Pass 24 May 2005 88,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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ORU 448R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ORU 448R, 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 ORU 448R registered?

ORU 448R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 October 1976.

Is ORU 448R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORU 448R shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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