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RCF 283H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,713 mi
Last recorded65,713 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCF 283H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 65,713 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,323 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 63,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,323 miles

offside rear wheel cylinder bleed nipple broken

Pass 9 Oct 2007 65,323 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 75,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,323 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 65,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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RCF 283H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RCF 283H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RCF 283H registered?

RCF 283H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 February 1970.

Is RCF 283H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCF 283H shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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