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GKN 255L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Pink Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,529 mi
Last recorded23,529 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKN 255L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 23,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,521 miles

general oil leaks and age related wear

Pass 26 Feb 2018 23,517 miles

age related wear on car

general oil leaks

Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,478 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 23,474 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,445 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,246 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2013 23,246 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,957 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 22,924 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,906 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,890 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 22,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,847 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,788 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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GKN 255L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Pink with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GKN 255L, 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 GKN 255L registered?

GKN 255L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 November 1972.

Is GKN 255L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKN 255L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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