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RUE 992R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,109 mi
Last recorded48,109 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUE 992R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,109 miles

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

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

corrosion on o/s, n/s front & o/s rear wheel arches

extensive repairs carried out to sills n/s & o/s

general corrosion on areas of vehicle bodywork

Fail 21 Jul 2008 48,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

corrosion on o/s, n/s front & o/s rear wheel arches

extensive repairs carried out to sills n/s & o/s

general corrosion on areas of vehicle bodywork

Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,669 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

light corrosion on various areas of body

minor movement in lower column joint

o/s rear brake not locking on parkng brake

slight wear on wiper blades

Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

extensive repairs to sill areas

light corrosion on step sills

limited reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Jul 2005 37,472 miles

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

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

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

slight movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

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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RUE 992R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUE 992R, 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

How do I check the history of RUE 992R?

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What year was RUE 992R registered?

RUE 992R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 January 1977.

Is RUE 992R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUE 992R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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