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RHJ 568W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,272 mi
Last recorded86,272 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHJ 568W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,272 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,977 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,637 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 85,637 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,575 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 85,575 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,369 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 85,070 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 85,070 miles

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,770 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 83,770 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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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RHJ 568W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 RHJ 568W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RHJ 568W?

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What year was RHJ 568W registered?

RHJ 568W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is RHJ 568W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHJ 568W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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