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ORV 538S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,370 mi
Last recorded49,370 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORV 538S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 49,370 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 49,311 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 47,132 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust to manifold and rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 45,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust to manifold and rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 45,657 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate cracked

wiper blade smeary

Fail 11 Jul 2015 45,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

wiper blade smeary

Pass 17 May 2007 45,349 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 45,317 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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ORV 538S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 ORV 538S, 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 ORV 538S?

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What year was ORV 538S registered?

ORV 538S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 October 1977.

Is ORV 538S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORV 538S shows 10 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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