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GGE 758L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,399 mi
Last recorded89,399 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGE 758L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 89,399 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,042 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 89,042 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,008 miles

Offside Front sun visor loose

Offside Front wheel bearing has play in it

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 88,454 miles

Front exhaust leak

Front wheel bearings have play

Offside Front sun visor loose

Offside Rear parking brake cable guide damaged

oil leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2015 88,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front exhaust leak

Front wheel bearings have play

Offside Front sun visor loose

Offside Rear parking brake cable guide damaged

oil leaks

Pass 6 Dec 2014 88,271 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack boots perishing

front coil springs rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2014 88,265 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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GGE 758L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GGE 758L, 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 GGE 758L registered?

GGE 758L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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The MOT history for GGE 758L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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