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OBV 719P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,832 mi
Last recorded78,832 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 719P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,676 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 78,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,086 miles

welding repairs carried out to rear floor and chassis

work carried out on o/s rear hydraulic brake, check brake fluid often

Fail 11 Mar 2013 78,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

welding repairs carried out to rear floor and chassis

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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OBV 719P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 OBV 719P, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBV 719P registered?

OBV 719P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 November 1975.

Is OBV 719P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBV 719P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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