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OWD 196R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,632 mi
Last recorded65,632 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWD 196R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 65,632 miles

slight play in offside front lower swivel

Fail 5 May 2023 65,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play in offside front lower swivel

Pass 15 Feb 2019 65,344 miles

slight play in offside lower swivel

Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,192 miles

front of offside outer sill starting to corrode

nearside front outrigger starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,978 miles

nearside front outrigger starting to corrode

Fail 22 Aug 2016 64,976 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front outrigger starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering column top mounting

top of nearside front outrigger starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jun 2015 64,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering column top mounting

top of nearside front outrigger starting to corrode

Fail 16 Sep 2014 64,540 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front floor corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,294 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,949 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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OWD 196R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OWD 196R, 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 OWD 196R registered?

OWD 196R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is OWD 196R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWD 196R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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