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ROK 226R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

15,379 mi
Last recorded15,379 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROK 226R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 15,379 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

LONG TRAVEL ON FOOTBRAKE PEDAL.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND REAR TYRES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 15,324 miles

nearside track rod end rubber boot perishing

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 4 Oct 2017 15,324 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside track rod end rubber boot perishing

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 7 Jun 2016 13,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 10,824 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 8,664 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 7,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 4,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 2,540 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 2,540 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 1,544 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 1,544 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 31,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 31,115 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

hazard lights working , but on dim side rec attention

Pass 29 Mar 2008 31,115 miles

hazard lights working , but on dim side rec attention

Pass 10 Mar 2007 30,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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ROK 226R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 ROK 226R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ROK 226R registered?

ROK 226R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 July 1977.

Is ROK 226R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROK 226R shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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