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ONM 797V

1991 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,730 mi
Last recorded53,730 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONM 797V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,730 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

diff leaking

front brake disc's corroded

nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

offside front top ball joint rubber split

offside front track rod end rubber split

offside rear tyre under inflated

Fail 17 Aug 2011 53,729 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

diff leaking

front brake disc's corroded

nearside and offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

offside front top ball joint rubber split

offside front track rod end rubber split

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,727 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 53,720 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,710 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 53,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 797V is a 1991 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 797V, 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 35 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ONM 797V registered?

ONM 797V is a 1991 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 May 1991.

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