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GHA 627L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,769 mi
Last recorded2,769 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHA 627L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 2,769 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 2,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 2,694 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 2,662 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 2,662 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 2,600 miles

offside rear brake has low effort

Pass 1 Aug 2008 2,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 2,552 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 2,552 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 2,305 miles

its a old car dont expect much

Fail 15 May 2006 2,305 miles

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

fuel hoses perished near carbs

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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GHA 627L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 GHA 627L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GHA 627L registered?

GHA 627L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 October 1972.

Is GHA 627L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHA 627L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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