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RCJ 209R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,919 mi
Last recorded65,919 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCJ 209R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,919 miles

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

Nearside Front seat not fully secure

slight oil leak at engine bay

Fail 16 Mar 2016 65,914 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front track rod ends gaiters split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front seat not fully secure

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

both front washers aim low on screen

oil leak at engine bay

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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RCJ 209R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RCJ 209R, 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 RCJ 209R registered?

RCJ 209R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is RCJ 209R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCJ 209R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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