MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wheel bearings have some play
some play in o/s inner track rod end
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
same play in o/s front inner track rod joint
some play in o/s front wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RNB 857W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 RNB 857W, 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.
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What year was RNB 857W registered?
RNB 857W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 April 1981.
Is RNB 857W safe to buy?
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