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RKX 499H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,496 mi
Last recorded15,496 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKX 499H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 15,496 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,308 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 15,308 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,258 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 15,254 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 14 May 2009 14,991 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 14,991 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 14,901 miles

front tyres slightly out of shape

slight play o/s bottom trunion

Fail 21 May 2008 14,875 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres slightly out of shape

slight play o/s bottom trunion

Pass 31 May 2007 14,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no visible size markings on offside rear tyre

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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RKX 499H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 RKX 499H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RKX 499H?

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What year was RKX 499H registered?

RKX 499H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is RKX 499H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKX 499H shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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