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RFV 874P

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,122 mi
Last recorded75,122 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFV 874P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 75,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 74,855 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 74,639 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,510 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 74,382 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,191 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 74,000 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 73,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both track rod end ball jont covers not attached

surface corrosion around brake master cylinder

surface corrosion to chassis , floor , rear inner wheel arches

Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,459 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 73,456 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,453 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 73,428 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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RFV 874P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 42,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RFV 874P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RFV 874P registered?

RFV 874P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 14 April 1976.

Is RFV 874P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFV 874P shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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