MOT Status
ValidMileage
48,725 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear reverse lamps inop
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear reverse lamps inop
Nearside Front wheel nuts not obviously central to mounting holes, investigation required.
Nearside Rear wheel nuts not obviously central to mounting holes, investigation required.
Offside Rear wheel nuts not obviously central to mounting holes, investigation required.
both front wipers insecure to arms
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel system component leaking carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel nuts not obviously central to mounting holes, investigation required.
Nearside Rear wheel nuts not obviously central to mounting holes, investigation required.
Offside Rear wheel nuts not obviously central to mounting holes, investigation required.
both front wipers insecure to arms
oil leaks around differential
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunnion has lift to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunnion has lift to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leaks around differential
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ORY 973W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 ORY 973W, 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 45 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 ORY 973W?
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What year was ORY 973W registered?
ORY 973W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 April 1981.
Is ORY 973W safe to buy?
The MOT history for ORY 973W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ORY 973W have outstanding finance?
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