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OWK 302W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

24,420 mi
Last recorded24,420 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWK 302W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 24,420 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 24,420 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front head light surround insecure

Offside Rear oil on brake back plate advise check

Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,157 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 24,157 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 23,742 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 23,742 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,323 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,611 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 22,611 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 22,522 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,409 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 22,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,024 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 22,024 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,736 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clonk n/s/r suspension on braking.advise further checks.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 21,266 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 20,572 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 20,180 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 19,568 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,568 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 19,269 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,269 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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OWK 302W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 OWK 302W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OWK 302W registered?

OWK 302W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 September 1980.

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