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GNK 921T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,877 mi
Last recorded11,877 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNK 921T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 11,877 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 11,876 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 11,849 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 11,259 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 11,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 10,910 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 10,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,674 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,208 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 10,097 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 9,981 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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GNK 921T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 GNK 921T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GNK 921T registered?

GNK 921T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 July 1979.

Is GNK 921T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNK 921T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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