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TRJ 697R

2018 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,717 mi
Last recorded84,717 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRJ 697R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 84,717 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 84,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.6% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements when turning left horn sounds on own (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,513 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front tyre sizes differ from front to rear

Nearside Front Fuel pipe chafing Fouling on brake mounting bracket (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low pressure side wall perrished

Fail 29 Mar 2019 84,513 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front tyre sizes differ from front to rear

Nearside Front Fuel pipe chafing Fouling on brake mounting bracket (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low pressure side wall perrished

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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TRJ 697R is a 2018 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TRJ 697R, 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 8 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TRJ 697R registered?

TRJ 697R is a 2018 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 2018.

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