MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.6c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RUF 282M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 RUF 282M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RUF 282M registered?
RUF 282M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1974.
Is RUF 282M safe to buy?
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