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OGE 617M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,401 mi
Last recorded89,401 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGE 617M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 89,401 miles

corrosion & reapairs to all floors borderline

n/s/f brake hose to caliper damp borderline

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres just legal borderline

repair to o/s/r floor heel borderline

wear in steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2009 89,399 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion & reapairs to all floors borderline

n/s/f brake hose to caliper damp borderline

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres just legal borderline

repair to o/s/r floor heel borderline

wear in steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2005 89,338 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 88,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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OGE 617M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 OGE 617M, 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.

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What year was OGE 617M registered?

OGE 617M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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