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OBW 364M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,302 mi
Last recorded40,302 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBW 364M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 40,302 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 40,292 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,314 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 39,313 miles

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

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

slight wear in steering column top bush

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,726 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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OBW 364M is a 1973 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 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 OBW 364M, 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 OBW 364M registered?

OBW 364M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 November 1973.

Is OBW 364M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBW 364M 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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