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OJN 357M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,715 mi
Last recorded2,715 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJN 357M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 2,715 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension trunion slight play

fuel cap seal

Pass 9 May 2007 2,103 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 2,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

fuel cap seal

rack mounts

Pass 2 May 2006 35 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

hand brake travel

indicator switch

n/s lower trunion bolt

o/s/f slight bind

Fail 2 May 2006 35 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

hand brake travel

indicator switch

n/s lower trunion bolt

o/s/f slight bind

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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OJN 357M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc 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 OJN 357M, 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 OJN 357M registered?

OJN 357M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 December 1973.

Is OJN 357M safe to buy?

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