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RUB 373R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,079 mi
Last recorded72,079 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUB 373R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 72,079 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 72,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 70,742 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 70,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WING (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 70,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,592 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,587 miles

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH LOWER FRONT SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH LOWER FRONT SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f dip beam poor pattern

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,328 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside door check strap poor, requires attention

Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,309 miles

horn slightly quiete getting louder with use

near side front out rigger slight corrosion

off side front dip beam slightlyh reduced output,

Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,254 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 70,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,927 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2009 69,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,578 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 69,578 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,288 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 68,513 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 68,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RUB 373R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 RUB 373R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RUB 373R registered?

RUB 373R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 August 1976.

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