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GJU 970L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,688 mi
Last recorded3,688 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJU 970L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 3,688 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 3,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2006 2,830 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 2,721 miles

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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GJU 970L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GJU 970L, 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 GJU 970L registered?

GJU 970L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 November 1972.

Is GJU 970L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJU 970L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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