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GFH 83K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,053 mi
Last recorded23,053 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFH 83K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 23,053 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2025 20,536 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 20,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 20,199 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 17,511 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 16,794 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2013 16,338 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 16,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,118 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2011 16,115 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,952 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,400 miles

vehical leans to the right

Fail 6 Mar 2008 15,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

vehical leans to the right

Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,387 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 15,385 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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GFH 83K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 GFH 83K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFH 83K registered?

GFH 83K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 29 October 1971.

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The MOT history for GFH 83K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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