MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,152 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link
small cut in nearside front steering rack gater
under body repairs
tested wet repairs to under body
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight engine oil leak
Slight play in steering rack
movement in steering column
vehicle under sealed
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of GFK 17L?
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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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