MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?
Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OYW 901F is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Black with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 42,302 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OYW 901F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 58 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OYW 901F registered?
OYW 901F is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 22 February 1968.
Is OYW 901F safe to buy?
The MOT history for OYW 901F shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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