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OHT 777M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,830 mi
Last recorded81,830 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHT 777M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,830 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,770 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,769 miles

exhaust has slight blow

nearside rear wheel noise when spun, possible brakes or bearing

oil leak

rear differential oil leak

rear lower valance corroding, not structural or in prescribed areas

sta nav and phone holder removed and put on passengere seat prior to test due to obstructing too much of view

unable to fully inspect under side and condition of welding due to seam and underseal

Fail 1 Jun 2011 81,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust has slight blow

nearside rear wheel noise when spun, possible brakes or bearing

oil leak

rear differential oil leak

rear lower valance corroding, not structural or in prescribed areas

sta nav and phone holder removed and put on passengere seat prior to test due to obstructing too much of view

unable to fully inspect under side and condition of welding due to seam and underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2010 80,616 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 80,610 miles

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

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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OHT 777M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OHT 777M, 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 OHT 777M registered?

OHT 777M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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