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GHE 911V

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,265 mi
Last recorded47,265 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHE 911V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,265 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 46,762 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 46,762 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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GHE 911V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GHE 911V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GHE 911V registered?

GHE 911V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is GHE 911V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHE 911V 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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