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GGJ 999N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,768 mi
Last recorded11,768 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGJ 999N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,768 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front coil springs corroded, all 4 tyre outer walls slightly cracking, all brake pipes slightly corroding, general under body corrosion

nearside front floor corroded, boot floor corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 11,126 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 11,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

boot floor corroded and holed

both front hubs slight play

both rear tyres outer walls cracking

both wipers poor condition

engine gearbox and rear diff leaking oil

front anti roll bar drop link bushes weak and perished

front crossmember and bumper outriggers corroded

long travel hand brake lever

n/s/f floor corroded and holed

rear exhaust temp fixing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,405 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,682 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 8,678 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front floute bowl on carberettor insurcure not leaking fuel

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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GGJ 999N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GGJ 999N, 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 GGJ 999N registered?

GGJ 999N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 October 1974.

Is GGJ 999N safe to buy?

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