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OLT 629L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,852 mi
Last recorded51,852 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLT 629L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 51,852 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 48,988 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 48,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,388 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,688 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,978 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

slight noise from steering rack

Fail 17 May 2012 38,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

slight noise from steering rack

Pass 23 May 2011 37,555 miles

battery insecure

both rear tyres close to limit offside rear on 2.5mm ,nearside rear on 3.00mm

brake fluid reservoir damp

nearside front track rod end rubber split(no play)

noise from steering rack

slight oil leaks

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 23 May 2011 37,555 miles

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres close to limit offside rear on 2.5mm ,nearside rear on 3.00mm

brake fluid reservoir damp

nearside front track rod end rubber split(no play)

noise from steering rack

slight oil leaks

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2010 36,361 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,359 miles

All tyres cracking

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

Handbrake 27% minimum 25%

N/S track rod end boot split

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2009 35,359 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All tyres cracking

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

N/S track rod end boot split

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 34,298 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

rattle on engine/exhaust

slight movement in n/s track rod end

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 28 May 2008 34,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

rattle on engine/exhaust

slight movement in n/s track rod end

slight play in front wheel bearings

travel on handbrake

Pass 21 May 2007 33,209 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 21 May 2007 33,209 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 May 2006 31,779 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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OLT 629L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OLT 629L, 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 OLT 629L registered?

OLT 629L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 January 1973.

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