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RGH 825L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,111 mi
Last recorded43,111 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGH 825L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 42,543 miles

Oil leak

Rear spring bushes worn

Fail 9 May 2013 42,543 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear spring bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,557 miles

slight corrosion on nearside front floor pan

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 39,445 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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RGH 825L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RGH 825L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RGH 825L?

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What year was RGH 825L registered?

RGH 825L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is RGH 825L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGH 825L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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