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OAD 307M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,444 mi
Last recorded99,444 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAD 307M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 99,444 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 99,441 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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OAD 307M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 OAD 307M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of OAD 307M?

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What year was OAD 307M registered?

OAD 307M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 October 1973.

Is OAD 307M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAD 307M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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