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OHL 106M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,732 mi
Last recorded92,732 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHL 106M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 92,732 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 92,710 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 92,696 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,662 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 92,534 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 92,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 92,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 92,238 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 91,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 91,978 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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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OHL 106M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OHL 106M, 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 OHL 106M registered?

OHL 106M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is OHL 106M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHL 106M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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