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OKV 14M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,649 mi
Last recorded82,649 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKV 14M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine x rear diff leaks / very slight wear in n/s/r bottom shock bush / very slight under body corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2018 82,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine x rear diff leaks / very slight wear in n/s/r bottom shock bush / very slight under body corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,594 miles

damage to n/s rack arm / slight play in rack arms / slight blow on exhaust // slight corrosion on exhaust

slight play in n/s bearing / under body corrosion / oil leaks x slight leak on rear diff

Fail 14 Mar 2017 80,566 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All chassis mounts corroded.

Chassis corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

General under body corrosion.

NS track rod bent.

OSR tyre perished.

Oil leaks.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,485 miles

Foot brake has long travel.

NSF track rod slightly bent.

OSR tyre perished.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack.

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,762 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

long footbrake travel.

slight play in steering,

Fail 25 Mar 2015 77,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

long footbrake travel.

slight play in steering,

Pass 20 May 2008 77,741 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 77,629 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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OKV 14M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc 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 OKV 14M, 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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OKV 14M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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