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RCJ 611R

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,610 mi
Last recorded7,610 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCJ 611R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 7,610 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 7,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 7,576 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 7,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading in comparison to offside N/S = 80 O/S = 144 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 7,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 7,389 miles

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF ENGINE

Fail 20 Jan 2017 7,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake seized (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OF ENGINE

Pass 21 Feb 2008 6,626 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 4,084 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 3,012 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 3,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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RCJ 611R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 60,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RCJ 611R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RCJ 611R registered?

RCJ 611R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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