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RTJ 939M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,309 mi
Last recorded93,309 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTJ 939M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,309 miles

both steering gaiters deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2017 93,309 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both steering gaiters deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2016 93,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

general under body corrosion to chassis sills and floor

Fail 29 Jun 2016 93,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded torque reaction arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded torque reaction arm (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

general under body corrosion to chassis sills and floor

Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,207 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,031 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 93,031 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 92,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r outer sill to floor corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,523 miles

n/s/r outer sill to floor corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 91,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,774 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,593 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 91,593 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 91,375 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 90,908 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 90,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 90,294 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 89,868 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 89,341 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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RTJ 939M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RTJ 939M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RTJ 939M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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