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RJG 320S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,990 mi
Last recorded53,990 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJG 320S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,990 miles

Engine oil weeping

Gear oil leaking

Fail 9 Aug 2017 53,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine oil weeping

Gear oil leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,983 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 53,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,964 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 53,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 53,888 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 53,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 53,625 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 53,410 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 53,299 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 53,288 miles
Pass 24 May 2007
Fail 24 May 2007

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

Pass 24 May 2006 52,973 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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RJG 320S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 RJG 320S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJG 320S registered?

RJG 320S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 January 1978.

Is RJG 320S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJG 320S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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