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OYE 989R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,587 mi
Last recorded40,587 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYE 989R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 40,587 miles

gaiters on both track rod ends splitting

passengers side front tire wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,461 miles

Eng oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,313 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,980 miles

no reverse lights

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,660 miles

no reversing lights

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,498 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 39,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,838 miles

30kg of run out on front brakes.

Bulkhead has started to corroded.

Floor pan is corroded.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Play in front wheel bearings.

Play in nearside rack end.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear shock bushs are cracking.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hazzard switch not lighting up

n/s/f & o/s/f trackrod ends dust covers are split

play in top steering column

Fail 29 Jul 2010 38,404 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hazzard switch not lighting up

n/s/f & o/s/f trackrod ends dust covers are split

play in top steering column

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,642 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2009 37,642 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2008 37,006 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

asked customer to remove stickers from front screen zone B

Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,006 miles

asked customer to remove stickers from front screen zone B

Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,301 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 36,301 miles

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

battary is lose

small blow on exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,935 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 35,935 miles

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

h.c high on tick over

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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OYE 989R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 OYE 989R, 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.

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What year was OYE 989R registered?

OYE 989R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is OYE 989R safe to buy?

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