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OYA 562V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

10,088 mi
Last recorded10,088 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYA 562V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 10,088 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 10,067 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 10,057 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 9,875 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 9,698 miles

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

drivers belt slow to retract

seat bases have some play

Fail 4 Jun 2018 9,698 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

drivers belt slow to retract

seat bases have some play

Pass 19 Apr 2016 9,347 miles

oil leak from engine

passengers seat base loose

Fail 19 Apr 2016 9,347 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak from engine

passengers seat base loose

Pass 1 Apr 2015 8,970 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre has sidewall damage but not to cords

Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,488 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 8,410 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 8,410 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,837 miles

spare tyre is flat, engine oil filler insecure, differential is leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2012 7,837 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

spare tyre is flat, engine oil filler insecure, differential is leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2012 7,837 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

differential oil leak

oil leaks from engine and oil filler insecure

spare tyre flat

Fail 23 Mar 2012 7,837 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

differential oil leak

oil leaks from engine and oil filler insecure

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,070 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 6,783 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 6,776 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 May 2008 6,766 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 6,766 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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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OYA 562V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OYA 562V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OYA 562V registered?

OYA 562V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 28 February 1980.

Is OYA 562V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYA 562V shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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