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RHP 807M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,405 mi
Last recorded94,405 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHP 807M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,348 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

coolant hoses perished

Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,330 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

distributor vacum pipe split

top radiator hose badly perished

Fail 16 Feb 2018 94,330 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

distributor vacum pipe split

top radiator hose badly perished

Pass 7 Dec 2016 94,295 miles

distributor vacum pipe split

fuel filler cap seal perishing

nearside front lower trunion has slight play

nearside headlamp deteriorateing

spare tyre flat

Fail 5 Dec 2016 94,295 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

distributor vacum pipe split

fuel filler cap seal perishing

nearside front lower trunion has slight play

nearside headlamp deteriorateing

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Dec 2015 94,290 miles

spare tyre flat

strong advisory that the nearside drive shaft inner splines are worn (advise replacement)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,274 miles

2 x gear box mounting bolts loose

fuel filler cap rubber seal perishing

nearside rear drive shaft splines worn

Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,254 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear drive shaft splines worn

Pass 4 Dec 2012 94,224 miles

distributor vacum pipe split

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

nearside rear drive shaft inner splines worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 94,209 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 94,209 miles

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)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Dec 2010 94,044 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 94,014 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 94,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

N/S/F Brake recorded 110kgf/O/S/F Brake recorded 150kgf.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 93,995 miles

Brake lights dim. O/S/Rrear flexi brake hose are very close, maybe touching rear suspension uprights. Very sharpe object where keys are.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 93,937 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 93,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

When side lights are on brake lights are not very good.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 93,391 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 92,993 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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RHP 807M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RHP 807M, 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.

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RHP 807M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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