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RLC 146L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,405 mi
Last recorded22,405 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLC 146L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 22,405 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 21,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 20,468 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 32,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 32,362 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 31,922 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 31,522 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 31,061 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 31,051 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cable catching steering column

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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RLC 146L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RLC 146L, 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 RLC 146L registered?

RLC 146L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 July 1973.

Is RLC 146L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLC 146L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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