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OFV 926P

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,794 mi
Last recorded97,794 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFV 926P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,794 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,827 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 94,825 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking joint at flexi brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,724 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 92,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 92,613 miles

Battery insecure

oil leak rear diff

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jul 2010 92,612 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

oil leak rear diff

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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OFV 926P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 42,281 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFV 926P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OFV 926P registered?

OFV 926P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 February 1976.

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