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RHR 113M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,643 mi
Last recorded14,643 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHR 113M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 14,643 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 14,631 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure

Offside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2016 13,788 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 13,788 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,522 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 13,522 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,475 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 13,467 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 13,402 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 13,368 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,354 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,278 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,203 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2008 13,203 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,075 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,991 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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RHR 113M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 RHR 113M, 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 52 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 RHR 113M registered?

RHR 113M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is RHR 113M safe to buy?

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