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OVV 54P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,525 mi
Last recorded86,525 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVV 54P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 86,525 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 85,640 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 85,320 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 85,320 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 84,757 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 84,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 May 2013 84,474 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 84,474 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 83,163 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 82,848 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 82,462 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 81,689 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 81,689 miles

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,403 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 79,869 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 78,567 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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OVV 54P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 OVV 54P, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OVV 54P registered?

OVV 54P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 November 1975.

Is OVV 54P safe to buy?

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