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GGG 157L

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,439 mi
Last recorded85,439 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGG 157L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,439 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear coated in underseal (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 85,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function both sides no damping action o\s\r bad (2.7.2a)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,363 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion at chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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 157L is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GGG 157L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GGG 157L registered?

GGG 157L is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is GGG 157L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGG 157L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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