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OBN 271R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,433 mi
Last recorded92,433 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBN 271R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 92,433 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,201 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 91,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper split

Pass 12 Jun 2013 91,277 miles

washers poor

Fail 10 Jun 2013 91,276 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

washers poor

Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,888 miles

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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OBN 271R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 OBN 271R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OBN 271R registered?

OBN 271R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 29 March 1977.

Is OBN 271R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBN 271R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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