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OKA 345M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,329 mi
Last recorded35,329 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKA 345M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,329 miles

chassis been undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2022 35,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front discs corroded

chassis been undersealed

nearside rear bumper insecure

nearside rear fuel line and brake pipe hanging low

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,087 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,420 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s track rod inner joint has slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2012 38,420 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s track rod inner joint has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,506 miles

slight play in steering rack at nearside front wheel

Fail 30 Mar 2011 34,498 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bottom coolant hose fouling engine mount

heavy cracking on nearside front flexi brake hose

slight play in steering rack at nearside front wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,805 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 32,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,439 miles

nearside steering rack boot deteriating

numberplate position,off vertigal position

washer operation (vac type pump fitted)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,421 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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OKA 345M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKA 345M, 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 OKA 345M registered?

OKA 345M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 November 1973.

Is OKA 345M safe to buy?

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