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GLE 756J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,535 mi
Last recorded21,535 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLE 756J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 21,535 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 21,424 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 20,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,289 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 16,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 9,521 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 9,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 6,556 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 6,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 6,541 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 6,541 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 6,500 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 6,485 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 6,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,439 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 6,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight play in n/s o/s steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2005 6,426 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 6,426 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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GLE 756J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 GLE 756J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GLE 756J registered?

GLE 756J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 April 1971.

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