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GDN 487W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDN 487W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,564 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,510 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 98,297 miles

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

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

Oil leak from the engine. ()

Play in the transmission system.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 98,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 98,014 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 97,970 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,493 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,145 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,814 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 96,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 96,361 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 95,957 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 95,780 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

crack in o/s/ A post by door check strap

n/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2007 95,427 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2006 95,190 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 95,026 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 95,026 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GDN 487W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 GDN 487W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GDN 487W registered?

GDN 487W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 November 1980.

Is GDN 487W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDN 487W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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