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RWL 915P

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,256 mi
Last recorded72,256 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 915P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 May 2008 72,256 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 71,853 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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RWL 915P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 42,281 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RWL 915P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RWL 915P?

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What year was RWL 915P registered?

RWL 915P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 10 March 1976.

Is RWL 915P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWL 915P shows 2 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 RWL 915P have outstanding finance?

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