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Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
nearside front seat slightly insecure
offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded
offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes cracking
offside and nearside rear tyres cracking
slight play in offside steering rack
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
nearside front seat slightly insecure
offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded
offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes cracking
offside and nearside rear tyres cracking
slight play in offside steering rack
engine smokey
imbalance rear brake rise and fall
n/s seat belt slow to retract
park brake travel
rear leaf spring weak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
engine smokey
n/s seat belt slow to retract
rear leaf spring weak
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?
Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RVC 871M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RVC 871M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RVC 871M registered?
RVC 871M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 6 June 1974.
Is RVC 871M safe to buy?
The MOT history for RVC 871M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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