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GFN 622N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,682 mi
Last recorded38,682 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFN 622N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,682 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 38,671 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play trunion (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

belts all twisted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,556 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 38,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 38,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,577 miles

all 4 tyres in bad condision pearished and cracking but no cords exposed

Fail 20 Jun 2014 38,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres in bad condision pearished and cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f floor corroded to excess.

offside front wheel has slight bind

rack & pinion mountings in poor condtion

Fail 20 Jun 2013 38,352 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel has slight bind

slight movement on streeing rack (rubbers deteriated)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,135 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 38,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,787 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 37,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,649 miles

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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GFN 622N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFN 622N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFN 622N registered?

GFN 622N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 October 1974.

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