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OVH 590X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,902 mi
Last recorded88,902 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVH 590X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 88,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

extensive existing repairs to vehicle understructure untidy but appear ok

slight gearbox and diff oil leak

Fail 27 May 2020 88,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

extensive existing repairs to vehicle understructure untidy but appear ok

slight gearbox and diff oil leak

Pass 2 May 2018 88,771 miles

offside rear tyre inner and outer walls showing signs of cracking

rear exhaust box corroded and holed

Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,584 miles

Slight oil leak on engine

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 7 Apr 2017 88,584 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight oil leak on engine

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,382 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre wall perishing

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 87,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various repair plates to body.underbody covered in underseal restricting inspection

Pass 3 May 2011 87,473 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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OVH 590X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVH 590X, 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 OVH 590X?

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What year was OVH 590X registered?

OVH 590X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 August 1981.

Is OVH 590X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVH 590X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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