MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
wax oil grease all pipes underbody
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
wax oil grease all pipes underbody
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight lift in offside front bottom trunnion
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GBD 840B is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1964 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 43,360 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 GBD 840B, 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 62 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GBD 840B?
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What year was GBD 840B registered?
GBD 840B is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 March 1964.
Is GBD 840B safe to buy?
The MOT history for GBD 840B shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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