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RUB 378R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,066 mi
Last recorded49,066 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUB 378R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 49,066 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 49,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 48,872 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 48,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,865 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 48,865 miles

Nearside 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 378R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 378R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUB 378R?

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What year was RUB 378R registered?

RUB 378R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 August 1976.

Is RUB 378R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUB 378R shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUB 378R have outstanding finance?

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