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RJM 101R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

73,374 mi
Last recorded73,374 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJM 101R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,374 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 73,333 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,563 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 70,561 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,510 miles

drivers wiperblade smears slightly

fuelflap seal deteriorated,still operational

indicators intermittent not working

play in nsf hub bearing,not to excess yet

slight play at both sides of inner steeringrack

slight play in osf hub bearing

suspension bushes allround perished,still solid

Fail 29 Jul 2013 68,510 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

drivers wiperblade smears slightly

fuelflap seal deteriorated,still operational

indicators intermittent not working

play in nsf hub bearing,not to excess yet

slight play at both sides of inner steeringrack

slight play in osf hub bearing

suspension bushes allround perished,still solid

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,352 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 68,352 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,218 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 68,218 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 68,213 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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RJM 101R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 RJM 101R, 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 RJM 101R registered?

RJM 101R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 April 1977.

Is RJM 101R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJM 101R shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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