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OXJ 177H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,245 mi
Last recorded79,245 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXJ 177H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 79,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,031 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,384 miles

Slight movement in steering column.

Fail 27 Jul 2013 78,384 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Slight movement in steering column.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,376 miles

Movement in steering rack mounting bushes

N/S front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2011 78,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 78,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 78,274 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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OXJ 177H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 OXJ 177H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OXJ 177H registered?

OXJ 177H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is OXJ 177H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXJ 177H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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