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GDL 276N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,385 mi
Last recorded72,385 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDL 276N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 72,385 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 72,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative not flashing when operated (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor to inner arch area behind road wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. does not secure locked in position (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind road wheel floor to inner arch areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of sill area (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play and offside in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside length of sill area

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2016 71,966 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 71,914 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 71,322 miles

both front bottom trunions slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2014 70,760 miles

nearside front bottom trunion slightly worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 69,934 miles

rear spring weak

Fail 4 May 2012 69,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear spring weak

Pass 21 May 2011 69,771 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 68,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

low reading from off side rear footbrake

near side rear floor corroded near suspension arm mounting

off side rear brake binding

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,913 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,638 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 67,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GDL 276N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GDL 276N, 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 GDL 276N registered?

GDL 276N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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