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OGG 340M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,998 mi
Last recorded64,998 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGG 340M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 64,998 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 64,998 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,356 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 63,344 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,943 miles

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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OGG 340M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OGG 340M, 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 OGG 340M registered?

OGG 340M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 December 1973.

Is OGG 340M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGG 340M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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