MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,457 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
offside front chassis leg slightly welded
slight play in nearside front steering
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
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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f rack
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
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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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.
Is OVK 174R safe to buy?
The MOT history for OVK 174R shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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