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RPK 593L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,372 mi
Last recorded89,372 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPK 593L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 89,372 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear indicator flashing rate poor

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 May 2008 87,281 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front outrigger cracked at end

Pass 5 May 2007 83,694 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 83,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

nearside front outrigger corroding

offside front lower suspension rear mounting loose

Pass 6 May 2006 78,948 miles

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

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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RPK 593L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RPK 593L, 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 RPK 593L registered?

RPK 593L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 June 1973.

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