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ODP 578M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,550 mi
Last recorded97,550 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODP 578M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,550 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 96,827 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,554 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,386 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,032 miles

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,856 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 95,592 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 95,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 95,427 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 95,364 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 95,364 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 95,046 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 95,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

handbrake lever high

Fail 4 Aug 2008 95,045 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

freeplay starting in nearside front wheel bearing

offside front seat belt starting to fray

front to centre exhaust not fitted securely (keeps falling out)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 94,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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ODP 578M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ODP 578M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ODP 578M registered?

ODP 578M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 October 1973.

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