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OAU 868W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

65,021 mi
Last recorded65,021 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAU 868W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,021 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 65,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,715 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 64,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,438 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 64,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,280 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 64,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,234 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 64,012 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 64,012 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 63,776 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 63,776 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 63,616 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 63,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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OAU 868W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 OAU 868W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OAU 868W registered?

OAU 868W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 April 1981.

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