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ORY 973W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,725 mi
Last recorded48,725 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORY 973W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 48,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 48,629 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 48,559 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 48,497 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 48,112 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 48,085 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 47,707 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,421 miles

oil leaks around differential

Fail 21 Aug 2018 47,410 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 46,934 miles

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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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.

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