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RKE 176W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

25,150 mi
Last recorded25,150 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKE 176W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 25,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 25,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trunnion (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Lower Steering linkage likely to become detached shaft join to rack loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 21,857 miles

inner sills corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 21,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

inner sills corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 18,689 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 18,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor split (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached suspension arm bolt undone (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

park brake efficiency 17%

Pass 16 May 2018 18,681 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 18,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both Front Brakes Slight Bind

Pass 9 Jul 2016 18,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front bulk head has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

floor plan has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,451 miles

offside front tyre perrished

Fail 18 Jul 2015 18,451 miles

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 front tyre perrished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 17,825 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 17,412 miles

nearside steering arm has play at inner joint

Fail 5 Jul 2013 17,412 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

nearside steering arm has play at inner joint

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,661 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front floor holed by corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2012 16,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front floor holed by corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,715 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

floor corroded

slight play in offside front lower trunnion

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Jun 2011 14,715 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

floor corroded

slight play in offside front lower trunnion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2010 9,023 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 May 2009 4,510 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 4,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 3,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RKE 176W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RKE 176W, 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 RKE 176W registered?

RKE 176W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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