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RKX 638M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,525 mi
Last recorded72,525 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKX 638M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,525 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 72,135 miles

Lower steering coupling has slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,895 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 71,512 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 70,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 70,750 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 70,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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 638M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RKX 638M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RKX 638M registered?

RKX 638M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 April 1974.

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The MOT history for RKX 638M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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