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RJY 571T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,011 mi
Last recorded42,011 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJY 571T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,011 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,000 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,791 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 41,791 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 36,164 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 31,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 24,126 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,608 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,474 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 18,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 184,478 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 18,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

slight play in near side rear wheel

Fail 29 Aug 2008 78,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leek

Pass 1 Sep 2007 18,474 miles

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

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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RJY 571T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJY 571T, 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 RJY 571T registered?

RJY 571T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 August 1978.

Is RJY 571T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJY 571T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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