MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,590 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed preventing full inspection of underside of body
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GFH 978V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GFH 978V, 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.
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What year was GFH 978V registered?
GFH 978V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 20 August 1979.
Is GFH 978V safe to buy?
The MOT history for GFH 978V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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