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RHN 677X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

85,101 mi
Last recorded85,101 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHN 677X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,101 miles

Rear plastic screen deteriorating affecting rear view slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2016 85,101 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 7.02% when presented for first test (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear plastic screen deteriorating affecting rear view slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,306 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 84,301 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,677 miles

Leak from nose of differential

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 82,671 miles

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

Leak from nose of differential

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 82,643 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,542 miles

Oil leak

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Jun 2012 80,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

slight leak from rear diff

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 80,137 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 80,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,152 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 79,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RHN 677X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 RHN 677X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RHN 677X registered?

RHN 677X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 November 1981.

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