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GGG 106L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,733 mi
Last recorded59,733 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGG 106L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,733 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,654 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 59,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,481 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,254 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake lever side movement.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,066 miles

both front lower swivel joints slight play

Fail 12 Jul 2011 59,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front lower swivel joints slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake lever assembley slight movement

near side front lower trunion slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2010 58,951 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake lever assembley slight movement

near side front lower trunion slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,888 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,779 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 58,758 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 58,758 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,735 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 58,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 58,694 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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GGG 106L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GGG 106L, 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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What year was GGG 106L registered?

GGG 106L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 January 1973.

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