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OWC 335K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,844 mi
Last recorded87,844 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWC 335K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,759 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,464 miles

Both front seat runners worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,264 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake pivot worn

n/s front tyre perished

rear exhaust mountings loose

Pass 4 May 2011 86,745 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

light corrosion on o/s floor pan,and n/s rear of floor pan

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,556 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 86,556 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,389 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 5,052 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 5,052 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 4,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 3,588 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 3,588 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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OWC 335K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 OWC 335K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OWC 335K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 September 1971.

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