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RHO 766T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,215 mi
Last recorded64,215 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHO 766T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 64,215 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 62,880 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 62,280 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 61,340 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 60,321 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 59,522 miles

Offside Front inner sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 57,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 57,098 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,910 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,699 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,957 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 52,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,196 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,189 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 49,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,531 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,661 miles

slight corrosion on drivers door

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,774 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,430 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,485 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion on vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2008 44,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak

General corrosion on vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,483 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 40,807 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 40,667 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front brake hoses rubbing on suspension springs but hoses not damaged at time of test

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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RHO 766T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RHO 766T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RHO 766T?

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What year was RHO 766T registered?

RHO 766T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is RHO 766T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHO 766T shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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