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RDN 573T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,814 mi
Last recorded8,814 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDN 573T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 8,814 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 8,810 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 8,797 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 8,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 8,439 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 7,758 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 7,545 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 7,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 6,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

park brake reading border line

Pass 10 May 2012 6,445 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to off side and near side front inner sills; not within specified areas

Pass 9 Jun 2011 6,251 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 6,247 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 5,978 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 5,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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.

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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RDN 573T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 RDN 573T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RDN 573T registered?

RDN 573T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 April 1979.

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