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RRH 545N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,458 mi
Last recorded82,458 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRH 545N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,458 miles

Light corrosion to vehicle under side

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 82,453 miles

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

Light corrosion to vehicle under side

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,259 miles

Offside Front tyre on the limit,advise renewing asap-155/80/13

washers tempremental

welding effected at offside front floor

wheel nut washer loose on nearside rear wheel,advise rechecking wheel nuts

Pass 14 May 2015 81,566 miles

drivers door outer hande stiff

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,824 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 80,809 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f bottom joint play?

Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,727 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 80,713 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2012 80,606 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 90,393 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 80,393 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2010 80,140 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 79,901 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 79,605 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 79,158 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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RRH 545N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RRH 545N, 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 RRH 545N registered?

RRH 545N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 August 1974.

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