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GGN 646J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,923 mi
Last recorded97,923 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGN 646J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,923 miles

Front Upper Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion door pillar. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 97,923 miles

Front Upper Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion door pillar. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,573 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wipers deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,912 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,692 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

radiator shows signs of coolant leakage

Pass 14 Jan 2011 96,454 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,302 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 96,300 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2008 95,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 95,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offsidr rear service brake performance poor

Pass 29 Sep 2007 95,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 94,600 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 94,572 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 94,287 miles

movement in steering column mountings

offside outer sill corroding

slight play in both rear trunnion bushes

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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GGN 646J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 GGN 646J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGN 646J registered?

GGN 646J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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