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RTP 183J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,795 mi
Last recorded36,795 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTP 183J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,232 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside corrosion by windscreen

Offside corrosion by windscreen

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,323 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in body by n/s windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2015 35,262 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corosion in body by n/s windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,512 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

corrosion front windsceen

Fail 4 Jul 2014 34,512 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

corrosion front windsceen

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,255 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres look like thay have fould some parf of vehicle at some time

repairs coted in undersill

Fail 13 Apr 2012 34,254 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres look like thay have fould some parf of vehicle at some time

repairs coted in undersill

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,787 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 32,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

corrosion appearing both inner sills

corrosion appearing n/s outer sill

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,932 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 31,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,442 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 30,426 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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RTP 183J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 RTP 183J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RTP 183J registered?

RTP 183J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 April 1971.

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