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GBF 954N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,367 mi
Last recorded89,367 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBF 954N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 89,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.5mm @centre of tread. 155/80R13 79T. Manufactured date 04/12. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.5mm @centre of tread. 155/80R13 79T. Manufactured date 04/12. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 88,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.5mm @centre of tread. 155/80R13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 155/80R13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 88,455 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.5mm @centre of tread. 155/80R13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 155/80R13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.7mm @centre of tread. 155/80R13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 155/80R13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 155/80R13 79T. Manufactured date 28/06. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4mm @centre of tread. 155/80R13 79T. Manufactured date 04/12. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 155/80R13 79T. Manufactured date 28/06. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 155/80R13 79T. Manufactured date 04/12. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 85,277 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 85,277 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower arm inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower arm inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,424 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general dampness of oil around engine

slight lift offside front trunion

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 80,109 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,408 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,740 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight wear detectable in nearside front suspension lower swivel joint

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,147 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight wear detectable in N/S/F suspension lower swivel joint

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,285 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight wear detectable in N/S/F lower swivel joint

Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Some rust appearing at rear end of N/S outer sill area

Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,004 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 75,993 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,209 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,915 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 73,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 72,319 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 72,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,436 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 70,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 67,408 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GBF 954N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 GBF 954N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBF 954N registered?

GBF 954N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 October 1974.

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