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OVU 907W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,323 mi
Last recorded97,323 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVU 907W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 97,323 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 97,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 97,263 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, by tie bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 97,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,975 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,975 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,720 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,330 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 96,287 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Screw in NSR tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2011 96,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Screw in NSR tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2010 95,087 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 95,087 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,257 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 91,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 86,414 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 86,414 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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OVU 907W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OVU 907W, 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.

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What year was OVU 907W registered?

OVU 907W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 March 1981.

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