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RBD 489M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,515 mi
Last recorded9,515 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 489M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 9,515 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 9,436 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 9,376 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 9,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 9,305 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 9,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 9,246 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,193 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,893 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 8,814 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,644 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,296 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 8,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,175 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 8,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,963 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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RBD 489M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBD 489M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RBD 489M registered?

RBD 489M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is RBD 489M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBD 489M shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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