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GNV 365T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

855 mi
Last recorded855 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNV 365T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 606 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,466 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 98,314 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 97,949 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust cotton reel mounts deteriorating

Fail 19 Jul 2012 97,949 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust cotton reel mounts deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,656 miles

Both front tyres starting to split and perish

Both upper ball joint rubber boots split

Nearside front antiroll bar link nylock nut not fitted to nylock, but fitted with spring washer

Oil leak

Slight play in both rack ends

Fail 28 Jul 2011 96,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Both front tyres starting to split and perish

Both upper ball joint rubber boots split

Nearside front antiroll bar link nylock nut not fitted to nylock, but fitted with spring washer

Oil leak

Slight play in both rack ends

Pass 7 Aug 2009 96,650 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre starting to split and perish

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 8 Jul 2009 96,650 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front tyres starting to split and perish

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 16 Jul 2008 96,131 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 96,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small crack in front number plate

Pass 6 Jul 2007 93,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 93,977 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake fluid min and max

Pass 6 Jul 2006 91,234 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 91,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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GNV 365T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GNV 365T, 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 GNV 365T registered?

GNV 365T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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