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RTY 642S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,248 mi
Last recorded10,248 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTY 642S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 10,248 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 9,549 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 10,411 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 7,179 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 5,287 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 3,288 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 1,929 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 561 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f brake binding!!!

n/s/f tyre low to limit on outer areas...

o/s/f metal brake pipe security!!

o/s/f outrigger damadged..

rear flexi pipes perished!!!!

variuos areas repaired/covered over with underseal,underneath vehicle!!!!

Pass 3 May 2006 98,718 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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RTY 642S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RTY 642S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RTY 642S registered?

RTY 642S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is RTY 642S safe to buy?

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