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RBW 130L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,203 mi
Last recorded93,203 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBW 130L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 93,203 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 93,190 miles

steering wheel cover loose

Fail 15 Feb 2017 93,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,159 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 93,159 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,145 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 93,145 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 93,099 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 92,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,915 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 92,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,649 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 92,371 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 92,371 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 92,168 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 91,973 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 91,334 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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RBW 130L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 RBW 130L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RBW 130L registered?

RBW 130L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is RBW 130L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBW 130L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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