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RJL 476N

1982 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

5,102 mi
Last recorded5,102 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Triumph Spitfire62,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJL 476N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 5,102 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 5,102 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded and holed

Pass 27 Apr 2018 4,774 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 3,640 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 3,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 2,607 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 412 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 412 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 98,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,503 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 96,503 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,472 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,248 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,657 miles

some signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Apr 2008 89,352 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion in sevral places

Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 86,510 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 86,510 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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RJL 476N is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,815 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 RJL 476N, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJL 476N registered?

RJL 476N is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 September 1982.

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