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RNH 199R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,465 mi
Last recorded42,465 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNH 199R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 42,465 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 42,464 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 42,434 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 42,434 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,110 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,871 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 41,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,744 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,602 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,185 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,062 miles

nearside rear lower tie bar bush in poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2016 41,061 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear lower tie bar bush in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,718 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,304 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,276 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,211 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 39,719 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,417 miles

both front body mounts in poor condition

slight blow on centre exhaust section

Pass 27 May 2009 38,035 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 38,035 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,406 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 37,406 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight drag on o/s/f brake

Pass 23 May 2007 36,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,012 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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RNH 199R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 RNH 199R, 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 RNH 199R registered?

RNH 199R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 November 1976.

Is RNH 199R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNH 199R shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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