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GCR 222X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,175 mi
Last recorded78,175 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCR 222X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 78,175 miles

hazard warning lights inop

Fail 26 Apr 2019 78,166 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hazard warning lights inop

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,147 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 7 Feb 2017 78,147 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,145 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 78,145 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dip/main beam (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,272 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 77,247 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011
Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,205 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 72,205 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

LOWER OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN FILLER REPAIRED

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

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 23 Oct 2008 68,145 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,840 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 67,810 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,243 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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GCR 222X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 GCR 222X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GCR 222X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 September 1981.

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