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GHP 189N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Maroon Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,967 mi
Last recorded95,967 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHP 189N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 95,967 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front outrigger corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 95,212 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,305 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 93,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,692 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 92,692 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,830 miles

nearside front body bolt missing

rear exhaust mount insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2012 90,830 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front body bolt missing

rear exhaust mount insecure

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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GHP 189N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Maroon with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GHP 189N, 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 GHP 189N registered?

GHP 189N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GHP 189N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHP 189N 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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