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OUA 900L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,574 mi
Last recorded61,574 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUA 900L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,574 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 71,407 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 71,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

BRAKES NOT TESTED DUE TO REAR BINDING BADLY

Pass 10 May 2012 71,371 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 71,326 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 71,323 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 May 2010 71,284 miles

near side/off side outer sills poor condition

off side front suspension low

Fail 7 May 2010 71,283 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side/off side outer sills poor condition

off side front suspension low

Pass 8 May 2009 81,232 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 81,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,135 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 71,135 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 70,988 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 60,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2005 70,913 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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OUA 900L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUA 900L, 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.

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What year was OUA 900L registered?

OUA 900L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 May 1973.

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