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OKR 903M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,965 mi
Last recorded57,965 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKR 903M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 57,965 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2017 57,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 57,742 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,672 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 57,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,063 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 57,054 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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OKR 903M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKR 903M, 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.

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What year was OKR 903M registered?

OKR 903M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is OKR 903M safe to buy?

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