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OLJ 339M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,046 mi
Last recorded11,046 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 339M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 11,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 11,027 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 11,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,023 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 11,023 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OLJ 339M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,500cc 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 OLJ 339M, 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 OLJ 339M registered?

OLJ 339M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 November 1973.

Is OLJ 339M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLJ 339M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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