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RVB 575L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,193 mi
Last recorded64,193 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVB 575L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,193 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,142 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,075 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,075 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,039 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 64,039 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,997 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 63,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,879 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,734 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,520 miles

n/s front tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 62,985 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 62,924 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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RVB 575L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RVB 575L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RVB 575L registered?

RVB 575L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is RVB 575L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVB 575L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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