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OVY 915P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,522 mi
Last recorded14,522 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVY 915P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,522 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 14,462 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 14,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,004 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 11,830 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 107,930 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,959 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,523 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 5,287 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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OVY 915P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVY 915P, 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

How do I check the history of OVY 915P?

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What year was OVY 915P registered?

OVY 915P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 January 1976.

Is OVY 915P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVY 915P shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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