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OAE 476M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,423 mi
Last recorded70,423 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAE 476M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,395 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 70,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part wheel/tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,282 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 70,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,255 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 70,253 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 70,252 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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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OAE 476M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OAE 476M, 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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What year was OAE 476M registered?

OAE 476M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is OAE 476M safe to buy?

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