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RHG 218P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,871 mi
Last recorded58,871 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHG 218P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 58,871 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front reg plate slightly damaged.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 58,502 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated .

front number plate damaged.

nearside rear boot floor corroded.

Fail 8 Sep 2012 58,502 miles

Coolant leak

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated .

front number plate damaged.

nearside rear boot floor corroded.

Pass 15 May 2006 58,485 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 58,485 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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RHG 218P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 RHG 218P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RHG 218P registered?

RHG 218P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is RHG 218P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHG 218P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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