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RJD 551E

1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,074 mi
Last recorded13,074 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK336,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJD 551E
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,074 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 13,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 13,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing lock bolt not long enough on steering u/j (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure bushes worn to excess (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 12,543 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 12,543 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 11,568 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 11,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight movement nearside front steering rack end

Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,098 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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RJD 551E is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 36,383 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJD 551E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 59 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJD 551E registered?

RJD 551E is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 9 May 1967.

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