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RDL 995S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

346 mi
Last recorded346 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDL 995S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 346 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 313 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 212 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 212 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 96,726 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

offside steering rack gaiter split

Fail 29 Oct 2010 90,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,946 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,725 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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RDL 995S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RDL 995S, 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 RDL 995S registered?

RDL 995S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 August 1977.

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