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OSE 33P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,155 mi
Last recorded80,155 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSE 33P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 80,155 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 80,155 miles

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

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 78,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner side wall cracked and perished

brake pipe insecure along bulk head but not rubbing on any other parts

Fail 21 Dec 2016 78,338 miles

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

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner side wall cracked and perished

brake pipe insecure along bulk head but not rubbing on any other parts

Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,142 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,930 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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OSE 33P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSE 33P, 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 OSE 33P registered?

OSE 33P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 March 1976.

Is OSE 33P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSE 33P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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