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RTG 830R

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,221 mi
Last recorded28,221 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTG 830R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,221 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,197 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,135 miles

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 30 Mar 2007 28,124 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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RTG 830R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 60,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTG 830R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RTG 830R registered?

RTG 830R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is RTG 830R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTG 830R 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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