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ORU 925R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

25,851 mi
Last recorded25,851 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORU 925R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 25,851 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 25,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,328 miles

Coolant leak waterpump ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 23,603 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 22,562 miles

Hazard warning lamps very dim, possible earth issue

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 22,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps very dim, possible earth issue

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 20,502 miles

O/S Engine mounting deteriorated

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

Rear leaf spring clamp fixing bolts deteriorating

Fail 28 Feb 2022 20,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

O/S Engine mounting deteriorated

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

Rear leaf spring clamp fixing bolts deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2021 17,070 miles

O/s engine mount deteriorated

Rear leaf spring clamp fixing bolts deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2020 16,663 miles

O/s engine mount deteriorated

Rear leaf spring clamp fixing bolts deteriorating

Fail 9 Mar 2020 16,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s engine mount deteriorated

Rear leaf spring clamp fixing bolts deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2019 13,305 miles

o/s engine mount perished

rear leaf spring fixing bolts deteriorating n/s and o/s

rear tyres worn close to legal limits

Fail 27 Feb 2019 13,298 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 31% (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 26% (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front wipers getting poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking between treads and 3 mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/f engine mounting rubber mounting starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator leaking

Rear leaf spring fixing bolts deteriorating n/s and o/s

Pass 17 Aug 2017 13,155 miles

Bottom of radiator corroding slight seepage

Fuel hose from tank pipe to pump in engine bay deteriorating

N/s/r suspension leaf spring clamp bolt deteriorating but not seriously weakened

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 17 Aug 2017 13,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bottom of radiator corroding slight seepage

Fuel hose from tank pipe to pump in engine bay deteriorating

N/s/r suspension leaf spring clamp bolt deteriorating but not seriously weakened

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2016 13,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 13,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,315 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 12,315 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 11,184 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 11,184 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 10,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 9,735 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 9,735 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)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 9,021 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 9,021 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 7,431 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 6,821 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 6,039 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,001 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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 925R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 925R, 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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ORU 925R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 August 1976.

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