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OXD 999K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,500 mi
Last recorded91,500 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXD 999K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 91,500 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,875 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 89,521 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 88,530 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 87,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,801 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 84,563 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 84,487 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,619 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2007 82,215 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 82,215 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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OXD 999K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OXD 999K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OXD 999K registered?

OXD 999K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is OXD 999K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXD 999K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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