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RFS 609V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,209 mi
Last recorded81,209 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFS 609V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 81,209 miles

Nearside Front Trunnion has slight play

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,013 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Trunnion has slight play

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

Offside Front Lower Trunnion has slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2017 80,778 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Trunnion has slight play

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

Offside Front Lower Trunnion has slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,327 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,012 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 79,270 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,013 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

hazard flash rate high

noise from steering columon

Pass 25 Jul 2011 78,840 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 78,666 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,452 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 78,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

co running high

nearside front lower trunion showing slight wear

Pass 21 Jul 2007 77,815 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 77,183 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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RFS 609V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RFS 609V, 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 RFS 609V registered?

RFS 609V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 November 1979.

Is RFS 609V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFS 609V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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