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RCN 356S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,596 mi
Last recorded4,596 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCN 356S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 4,596 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,992 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 71,992 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,924 miles

advise underside of vehicle poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2011 71,924 miles

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

advise underside of vehicle poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,608 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 71,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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RCN 356S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RCN 356S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RCN 356S?

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What year was RCN 356S registered?

RCN 356S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 August 1977.

Is RCN 356S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCN 356S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RCN 356S have outstanding finance?

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