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RNN 700N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,572 mi
Last recorded5,572 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNN 700N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 5,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 5,537 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 5,533 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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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RNN 700N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 RNN 700N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RNN 700N registered?

RNN 700N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 August 1974.

Is RNN 700N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNN 700N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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