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G5027E

1970 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,527 mi
Last recorded21,527 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5027E
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,527 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 21,525 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunuoin (2.5.A.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

rubber fuel pipes perished

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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G5027E is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G5027E, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G5027E registered?

G5027E is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is G5027E safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5027E 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.

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