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ONM 213M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,407 mi
Last recorded19,407 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONM 213M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 19,407 miles

slight wear in steering shaft sliding joint

Fail 28 May 2021 19,405 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight wear in steering shaft sliding joint

Fail 9 Mar 2021 19,402 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability corroded and insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight wear in sliding joint on steering shaft (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 18,481 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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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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ONM 213M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ONM 213M, 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

How do I check the history of ONM 213M?

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What year was ONM 213M registered?

ONM 213M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 October 1973.

Is ONM 213M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONM 213M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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