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RHH 629R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,167 mi
Last recorded69,167 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHH 629R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,167 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 69,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,766 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,079 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 65,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear w/bearings slightly nosy

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,306 miles

Oil leak

emmisions close to limits

hand brake travel high

rear tyres 2mm front tyres on 3mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Dec 2008 61,799 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 61,799 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Aug 2008 61,792 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake cable sticking

Pass 30 Jun 2007 57,433 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2007

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

Pass 27 May 2006 54,681 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 54,681 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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RHH 629R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RHH 629R, 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 RHH 629R registered?

RHH 629R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 April 1977.

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