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OVK 174R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,457 mi
Last recorded5,457 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVK 174R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 5,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 5,300 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 5,285 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Steel showing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Anti roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front tyre at n/s approaching wear bars

Play in n/s front lower trunion

Play in steering column

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Vehicle under gone extensive welding repairs

Pass 26 Jun 2015 4,741 miles

offside front chassis leg slightly welded

slight play in nearside front steering

Fail 24 Jun 2015 4,739 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front chassis leg slightly welded

slight play in nearside front steering

Pass 10 Jun 2014 4,036 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal slightly sticking

offside front chassis slightly welded

slight lift in nearside front trunnion

Pass 1 Jul 2013 102,809 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 102,803 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 102,468 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 101,114 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 99,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,610 miles

n/s/f rack

Fail 27 Aug 2008 97,609 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f rack

Pass 29 Aug 2007 95,840 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 94,731 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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OVK 174R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OVK 174R, 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.

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What year was OVK 174R registered?

OVK 174R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 May 1977.

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