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RLJ 230X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,033 mi
Last recorded24,033 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 230X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 24,033 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,224 miles

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Jul 2015 23,224 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,930 miles

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Jul 2014 22,928 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,305 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 20,954 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

n/s rear brake only performing at half o/s efficency

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,770 miles

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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RLJ 230X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RLJ 230X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RLJ 230X registered?

RLJ 230X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is RLJ 230X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLJ 230X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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