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RMA 29V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

3,460 mi
Last recorded3,460 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 29V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 3,460 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 1,988 miles

Front wipers slightly smear windscreen

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 1,988 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smear windscreen

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 1,704 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 1,704 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 557 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 525 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 99,374 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 99,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 98,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,744 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 97,744 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 96,526 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 96,161 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 95,697 miles

Possible weep developing from brakes master cylinder. Advise further inspection.

Slight kink in nearside front brake hose.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 95,012 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 94,324 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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RMA 29V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 RMA 29V, 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 46 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 RMA 29V registered?

RMA 29V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 January 1980.

Is RMA 29V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMA 29V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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