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RWK 435M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,888 mi
Last recorded97,888 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWK 435M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 97,888 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 97,887 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 97,860 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 97,852 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,851 miles

All tyres on 3mm

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,804 miles

All tyres on 3mm

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,748 miles

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

all tyres 3mm

Fail 22 Mar 2017 97,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres 3mm

Pass 25 Mar 2016 97,739 miles

All tyres on 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 97,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,174 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 97,174 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 97,095 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 95,957 miles

Slight play in both nearside and offside front wheel bearings.

slight play in nearside lower trunion

Pass 14 Aug 2008 95,524 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 95,051 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 94,607 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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RWK 435M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 RWK 435M, 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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RWK 435M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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