MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,209 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OVW 280P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 42,281 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVW 280P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of OVW 280P?
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What year was OVW 280P registered?
OVW 280P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 9 June 1976.
Is OVW 280P safe to buy?
The MOT history for OVW 280P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OVW 280P have outstanding finance?
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