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GFK 17L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,152 mi
Last recorded63,152 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFK 17L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 63,152 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,831 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,398 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,346 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,407 miles

slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

small cut in nearside front steering rack gater

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,677 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,442 miles

under body repairs

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,597 miles

tested wet repairs to under body

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,281 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 46,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

under body repairs

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,468 miles

movement in steering column

vehicle under sealed

Fail 28 Apr 2010 42,468 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle under sealed

movement in steering column

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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GFK 17L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 GFK 17L, 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 53 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 GFK 17L registered?

GFK 17L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is GFK 17L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFK 17L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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