MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,233 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower truion slight play
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all aera (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately all area (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower truion slight play
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all aera (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately all area (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RFT 259S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 RFT 259S, 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 RFT 259S registered?
RFT 259S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 September 1977.
Is RFT 259S safe to buy?
The MOT history for RFT 259S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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