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RRP 198M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,263 mi
Last recorded84,263 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRP 198M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 84,263 miles

Nearside Seat has movement but no obvious defect with mountings

Offside Seat has movement but no obvious defect with mountings

Oil warning lamp illuminates on tick over

oil leak from engine gearbox and axle areas

Fail 8 Aug 2017 84,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat has movement but no obvious defect with mountings

Offside Seat has movement but no obvious defect with mountings

Oil warning lamp illuminates on tick over

oil leak from engine gearbox and axle areas

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,232 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 84,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,196 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 84,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 84,059 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,034 miles

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

drivers side wiper blade worn

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 83,883 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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RRP 198M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RRP 198M, 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 RRP 198M registered?

RRP 198M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 April 1974.

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The MOT history for RRP 198M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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