CarVerify

Free Car Check

RVM 904

1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,746 mi
Last recorded85,746 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire 150057,623 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVM 904
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 85,746 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 85,736 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing hub assembly (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 85,408 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 85,402 miles

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

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
Full Triumph Spitfire 1500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RVM 904 is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 57,623 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 RVM 904, 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 51 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 RVM 904?

You can check the full history of RVM 904 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RVM 904 registered?

RVM 904 is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 26 June 1975.

Is RVM 904 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVM 904 shows 4 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 RVM 904 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RVM 904. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.