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RJT 837X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,387 mi
Last recorded62,387 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJT 837X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 62,387 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,299 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 62,298 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,266 miles

brake pipes rusty

fuel cap seal perising

slight play to both front hubs

smear from front wiper blades

Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,616 miles

Oil leak

wipers slow to park

Fail 29 Jun 2015 61,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

bottom rad hose slighty rubbing

clutch pipe not supported

wipers slow to park

Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,685 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 59,272 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2012 58,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 57,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,673 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,399 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,380 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 55,377 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,187 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside trunion bush

Fail 13 Apr 2006 54,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside rear trunion bush

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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RJT 837X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJT 837X, 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.

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What year was RJT 837X registered?

RJT 837X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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The MOT history for RJT 837X shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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