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RHE 804M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,363 mi
Last recorded53,363 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHE 804M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 53,363 miles

Fuel filler cap perished

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Park brake travel high

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 53,279 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS AND 12 YEARS OLD

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS AND 7 YEARS OLD

FRONT INDICATORS ARE SHOWING A BAD EARTH FAULT

Pass 29 Jun 2021 53,235 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 53,231 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 52,466 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 51,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 50,895 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 50,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 50,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 50,546 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 49,679 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 48,487 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 47,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 45,973 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 44,660 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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RHE 804M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 RHE 804M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RHE 804M registered?

RHE 804M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is RHE 804M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHE 804M shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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