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RUD 858T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,096 mi
Last recorded88,096 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUD 858T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 88,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2021 88,086 miles

both front tyres slight wear on outer edges and perishing

Fail 15 May 2021 88,085 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres slight wear on outer edges and perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2020 88,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 88,081 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,548 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,541 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f track rod end slight play

o/s/f brake slight bind

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 29 Aug 2017 86,540 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f track rod end slight play

o/s/f brake slight bind

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,504 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 85,504 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 85,058 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 84,391 miles

both front roll bar bushes slight play

engine oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 84,388 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front roll bar bushes slight play

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,494 miles

Oil leak

slight brake bind to off side front.

Fail 31 May 2013 83,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

slight brake bind to off side front.

Pass 30 May 2012 82,885 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 82,880 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 82,329 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 81,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 80,051 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 80,023 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 79,348 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

general under body corrosion

hazard light switch sometimes faulty but ok at time of test

slight play in both rear wheels

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 19 May 2008 79,348 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

general under body corrosion

hazard light switch sometimes faulty but ok at time of test

slight play in both rear wheels

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 23 May 2007 78,675 miles

both front wheels have slight play

front anti roll bar mounts have slight play

steering rack mounts have slight play

Pass 16 May 2006 77,921 miles

Corrosion to front lower panel

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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RUD 858T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 RUD 858T, 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.

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What year was RUD 858T registered?

RUD 858T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 November 1978.

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