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ODE 235R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,340 mi
Last recorded84,340 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODE 235R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 84,340 miles

Body exterior extensively corroded however there are no holes or sharp edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Negative terminal fitting has been used on the positive terminal on battery

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 84,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Body exterior extensively corroded however there are no holes or sharp edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Negative terminal fitting has been used on the positive terminal on battery

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 84,298 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx only 2.75mm of tread left 1.6 is fail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear view mirror is missing - before the cut of to fail

Negative terminal fitting has been used on the positive terminal on battery

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx only 2.5 mm of tread left 1.6 is fail (5.2.3 (e))

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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ODE 235R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 ODE 235R, 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 ODE 235R registered?

ODE 235R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 May 1977.

Is ODE 235R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODE 235R shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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