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RMA 647H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,160 mi
Last recorded53,160 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 647H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,160 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,154 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 53,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under vehicle has had weld repairs- unable to carry out full inspection due to heavy use of underseal!!!

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,138 miles

both rear floor sections have been weld repaired-unable to carry out full inspection due to the use of underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,057 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 53,057 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle has had extensive weld repairs-unable to carry out proper inspection due to the heavy use of underseal!!!!

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,915 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 52,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,770 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 52,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

general under body corrosion- and has been weld repaired

Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,585 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 52,585 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,483 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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RMA 647H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 647H, 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 RMA 647H?

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What year was RMA 647H registered?

RMA 647H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 May 1970.

Is RMA 647H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMA 647H shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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