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RRU 100N

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,086 mi
Last recorded11,086 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRU 100N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,086 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,693 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 10,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine has a running fault

Pass 29 May 2007 10,342 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 10,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,866 miles

fuel overspill pipes missing off carbs

Fail 11 Mar 2006 9,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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RRU 100N is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 RRU 100N, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RRU 100N?

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What year was RRU 100N registered?

RRU 100N is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RRU 100N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRU 100N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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