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RSN 709R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,748 mi
Last recorded38,748 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSN 709R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,748 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,491 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 38,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement but not excess movement in droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement but not excess movement in droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Rear slight oil leak at diff

oil leak slight at engine

Fail 21 Aug 2015 38,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement but not excess movement in droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement but not excess movement in droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Rear slight oil leak at diff

oil leak slight at engine

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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RSN 709R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RSN 709R, 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 RSN 709R registered?

RSN 709R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is RSN 709R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSN 709R shows 4 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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