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GKN 595L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,858 mi
Last recorded55,858 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKN 595L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,858 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,832 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,769 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 55,761 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 55,306 miles

condition of all previous welding

corroison on floor and chassis rails

corrosion to front suspension

paly in n/s/f steering rack

rear diff leaking

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 595L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 595L, 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 595L registered?

GKN 595L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is GKN 595L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKN 595L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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