MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brakes just passed
tyre perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
brakes just passed
tyre perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 11.35% (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end and base of chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded base of chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Note front brake balance only just passed
Note rear brakes only just passed
very poor starting when hot and idle high
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OTX 747R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 OTX 747R, 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 OTX 747R registered?
OTX 747R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1976.
Is OTX 747R safe to buy?
The MOT history for OTX 747R 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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