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RGN 255P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,621 mi
Last recorded45,621 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGN 255P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,621 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 45,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

note engine modie fiyed

play in 2 front wheel bearings lower joints brake pipes ferruls and bodey croed lhd car

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s headlamp reflector deteriorated

o/s rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,615 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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RGN 255P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RGN 255P, 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 RGN 255P?

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What year was RGN 255P registered?

RGN 255P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is RGN 255P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGN 255P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RGN 255P have outstanding finance?

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