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OCY 738R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,246 mi
Last recorded47,246 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCY 738R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 47,246 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leal from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion on inner bulkhead to sill joint

Pass 16 Jun 2020 46,897 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 46,895 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 45,905 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front outer sill very corroded at jont under bonnet

Fail 14 May 2019 45,904 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front outer sill very corroded at jont under bonnet

Pass 23 May 2018 43,897 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 43,167 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 3 May 2017 43,167 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,099 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 42,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,956 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,538 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,660 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,813 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 34,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both upper ball join t boots split, both track rod end ball joint boots split

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 May 2009 34,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,085 miles

both front tyres are starting to perish

both rear flexi. ferrules are starting to corrode

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2007 34,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

THE NEARSIDE REAR OUTER WHEELARCH IS SHOWING SOME CORROSION.

THE OFFSIDE REAR WING PANEL IS SHOWING SOME CORROSION.

Pass 17 May 2006 33,849 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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OCY 738R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OCY 738R, 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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OCY 738R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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