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RFJ 940R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,265 mi
Last recorded21,265 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFJ 940R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 21,265 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 19,721 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 19,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 18,689 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 18,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 16,957 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 15,327 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 13,022 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 13,009 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 11,330 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 22,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 17,775 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 14,619 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,749 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,201 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,574 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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RFJ 940R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFJ 940R, 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 50 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 RFJ 940R?

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What year was RFJ 940R registered?

RFJ 940R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 August 1976.

Is RFJ 940R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFJ 940R shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFJ 940R have outstanding finance?

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