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GDB 615V

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,634 mi
Last recorded40,634 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDB 615V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,634 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 40,634 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,534 miles

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,867 miles

seat belt slightly worn

trackrod ends insecure slight play in steering

Fail 8 Oct 2008 39,859 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

seat belt slightly worn

trackrod ends insecure slight play in steering

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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GDB 615V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDB 615V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GDB 615V?

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What year was GDB 615V registered?

GDB 615V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is GDB 615V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDB 615V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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