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OFH 999L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,749 mi
Last recorded92,749 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFH 999L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,749 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 92,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,300 miles

n/side and ofside front bottom knuckle joints have slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,257 miles

ofside front bottom knuckle joint has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2013 98,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,642 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,071 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 86,065 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 85,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 84,311 miles

Imbalance on rear footbrake

Nearside end of front cross member corroded

Play in nearside steering rack

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2007 84,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 84,122 miles

Inconsistant brake reading on nearside front

Lift in offside lower trunion

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering column

Slight imbalance on front footbrake

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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OFH 999L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OFH 999L, 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 OFH 999L registered?

OFH 999L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is OFH 999L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFH 999L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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