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835 RRT

1963 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1963 Triumph Spitfire34,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration835 RRT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 1 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 95,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 95,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,863 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020
Pass 31 Jul 2019 93,580 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,580 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,311 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 93,307 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,903 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 92,849 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,609 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 92,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,430 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 May 2010 92,425 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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835 RRT is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 34,208 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 835 RRT, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 835 RRT registered?

835 RRT is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 June 1963.

Is 835 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 835 RRT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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