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OMM 782R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,360 mi
Last recorded39,360 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMM 782R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 39,360 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 39,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake effort low

Pass 4 Apr 2024 39,129 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 39,108 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,018 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,697 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,353 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,152 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,858 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 37,848 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,135 miles

n/s/rear foot and hand brake slightly low in effort

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,754 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,487 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,179 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding on

Pass 22 Aug 2005 33,183 miles

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

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

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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OMM 782R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMM 782R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OMM 782R?

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What year was OMM 782R registered?

OMM 782R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 January 1977.

Is OMM 782R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMM 782R shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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