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GHK 84T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,839 mi
Last recorded70,839 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHK 84T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,601 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 70,601 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,036 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tyre wall

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,706 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 69,215 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 69,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,987 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsf tyre sidewall slightly deterioated

Fail 12 Feb 2014 68,987 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsf tyre sidewall slightly deterioated

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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GHK 84T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 GHK 84T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHK 84T registered?

GHK 84T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 May 1979.

Is GHK 84T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHK 84T shows 9 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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