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GBA 483V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,160 mi
Last recorded65,160 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBA 483V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 65,160 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 64,983 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 64,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,535 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 62,864 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,302 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,496 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 61,496 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,386 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 59,781 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 59,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,748 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 58,348 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,348 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,003 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 58,003 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Outer Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,256 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 57,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Outer Rear Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 56,658 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 56,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,846 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 55,018 miles

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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GBA 483V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GBA 483V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GBA 483V registered?

GBA 483V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 October 1979.

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