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RMA 835P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,240 mi
Last recorded4,240 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 835P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 4,240 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Oil leak

offside engine rubber mountain splitting

Fail 25 May 2012 4,240 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres starting to crack

Oil leak

offside engine rubber mountain splitting

Pass 6 Jun 2011 4,231 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 4,216 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 4,214 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 4,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 835P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 835P, 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 50 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 RMA 835P registered?

RMA 835P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is RMA 835P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMA 835P shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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