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OKF 747F

1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,924 mi
Last recorded34,924 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK342,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKF 747F
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2017 34,924 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,844 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 34,725 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perished

nearside front lower stub pin/bearing worn

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,556 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn

nearside front lower stub pin worn

steering rack mount bushes worn

Fail 25 Jun 2014 34,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn

nearside front lower stub pin worn

steering rack mount bushes worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres perished

Fail 27 May 2011 34,488 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres perished

centre and rear exhaust clamps missing

engine idle high

exhaust/gearbox bracketr loose

offside rear shock absorber fitted upside down

recomend full nut and bolt tightness check

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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OKF 747F is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 42,302 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OKF 747F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 58 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OKF 747F registered?

OKF 747F is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 27 March 1968.

Is OKF 747F safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKF 747F shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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