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RMB 576H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,914 mi
Last recorded44,914 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMB 576H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 44,914 miles

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2026 44,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,334 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Mar 2024 43,284 miles

tyres slightly cracking on the sidewalls

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,545 miles

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2021 41,581 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 41,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 41,157 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,292 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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RMB 576H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 RMB 576H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RMB 576H registered?

RMB 576H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 May 1970.

Is RMB 576H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMB 576H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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