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RKN 227M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,941 mi
Last recorded49,941 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKN 227M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,941 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,423 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 49,418 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,096 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 48,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 47,954 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 15 May 2012 47,667 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,365 miles

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

extensive welding repairs throughout underside, all covered with underseal

offside front floor and rear boot floor welded and repaired from inside vehicle

slight brake imbalance, front 23% and rear 30%

slight play in handbrake lever

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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RKN 227M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RKN 227M, 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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What year was RKN 227M registered?

RKN 227M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 May 1974.

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