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RVD 873G

1969 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,172 mi
Last recorded28,172 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK340,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVD 873G
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,172 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 28,155 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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RVD 873G is a 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 40,631 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RVD 873G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 57 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of RVD 873G?

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What year was RVD 873G registered?

RVD 873G is a 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 3 February 1969.

Is RVD 873G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVD 873G 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 RVD 873G have outstanding finance?

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