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RPD 710L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,424 mi
Last recorded27,424 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPD 710L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,424 miles

chassis corroded

inner wheel arch corroded

under body corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,414 miles

Corrosion through out vehicle

Front shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear tyre out of shape and heavily perished on inner side wall

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Wiper blade ends split

Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,284 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 26,961 miles

Corrosion through out vehicle

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges and close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2013 26,961 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion through out vehicle

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges and close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,565 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 26,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,138 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 26,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,204 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 26,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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Pass 19 May 2006 25,883 miles

centre exhaust mounting loose

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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RPD 710L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RPD 710L, 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.

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What year was RPD 710L registered?

RPD 710L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 May 1973.

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