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GCK 559F

1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,738 mi
Last recorded73,738 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK342,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCK 559F
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1968
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 73,738 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 73,738 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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GCK 559F is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 42,302 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 GCK 559F, 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 58 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCK 559F registered?

GCK 559F is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 7 March 1968.

Is GCK 559F safe to buy?

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