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RHM 820L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,491 mi
Last recorded77,491 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHM 820L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 May 2008 77,491 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

brake adjustment

slight damage to o/s door mirror glass

slight play in steering coloum

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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RHM 820L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RHM 820L, 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

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What year was RHM 820L registered?

RHM 820L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is RHM 820L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHM 820L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RHM 820L have outstanding finance?

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