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RRN 539K

1998 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,267 mi
Last recorded11,267 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Triumph Spitfire13,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRN 539K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 11,267 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

off side front brake disc distorted slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2014 11,164 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 11,164 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 10,940 miles

Oil leak

offside door mirror loose

Fail 27 Apr 2013 10,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside door mirror loose

Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,361 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 10,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,318 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 8,166 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 8,166 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 7,695 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 7,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2008 6,211 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 6,210 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 5,949 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 5,948 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,415 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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RRN 539K is a 1998 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 13,806 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRN 539K, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RRN 539K is a 1998 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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