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RMA 571H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,564 mi
Last recorded61,564 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 571H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,564 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 61,543 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

o/s/r exhaust support bracket bolt loose,insecure

roof frame pins/hinges worn, sagging down

Pass 21 May 2014 61,437 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight fuel leak at carb

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,324 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight bind nearside rear wheel

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,064 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,051 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

dipped beam lamps come on with side position lamps

Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,937 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 60,679 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 60,656 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/R brake effort low

Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,903 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 59,903 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,782 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 58,733 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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RMA 571H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RMA 571H, 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.

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What year was RMA 571H registered?

RMA 571H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1970.

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