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RWV 412H

1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,051 mi
Last recorded4,051 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK333,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWV 412H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 4,051 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 4,051 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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RWV 412H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 33,608 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 RWV 412H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RWV 412H?

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What year was RWV 412H registered?

RWV 412H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 27 April 1970.

Is RWV 412H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWV 412H 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 RWV 412H have outstanding finance?

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