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OJM 954R

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Purple Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,133 mi
Last recorded71,133 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJM 954R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,133 miles

Bonnett coroded

Fail 30 Mar 2009 71,133 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Bonnett coroded

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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OJM 954R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Purple with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OJM 954R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJM 954R registered?

OJM 954R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is OJM 954R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJM 954R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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