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RBT 150M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

95,626 mi
Last recorded95,626 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBT 150M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 95,626 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 95,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 95,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroded slightly

both front tyres and offside rear tyres showing signs of age

offside front brake binding slightly

rear box poorly supported

small hole in drivers door pillar

Fail 6 Mar 2013 95,624 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 94,248 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2011 94,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 92,932 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 92,932 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 92,914 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

bonnet insecure at front hinges.

o/s rear tyre wall slitting slightly.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 92,312 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 92,310 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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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RBT 150M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 RBT 150M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RBT 150M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 May 1974.

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