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RRW 589H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,615 mi
Last recorded2,615 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRW 589H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 2,615 miles

Engine oil leak

Gear oil leak

Jubilee clip around fuel hose insecure

Play in nsf wheel bearing

Play in osf inner tie rod end ball joint

Play in osf wheel bearing

Rotational noise from rear wheels

Welding repair to os inner sill not complete seam weld

Pass 11 Sep 2014 2,299 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 2,084 miles

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

handbrake has travel

Pass 8 Aug 2012 2,026 miles

interior tell tale to indicator intermittent fault

Pass 26 Jul 2011 1,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 179 miles

handbrake has slight travel

Fail 29 Jul 2010 177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 30 Jul 2009 158 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 96,402 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 94,737 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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RRW 589H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 RRW 589H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRW 589H registered?

RRW 589H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 January 1970.

Is RRW 589H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRW 589H shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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