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RBN 112S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,222 mi
Last recorded35,222 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBN 112S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 35,222 miles

slight leak of exhaust gases from joints

slight oil leak

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Pass 23 May 2011 35,133 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,098 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 34,089 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,495 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 31,440 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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RBN 112S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 RBN 112S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RBN 112S registered?

RBN 112S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 October 1977.

Is RBN 112S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBN 112S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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