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GOF 379V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,227 mi
Last recorded42,227 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 379V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 42,227 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 41,178 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 39,193 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,965 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 38,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

tracking

Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,959 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 38,955 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 38,896 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 38,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 May 2012 38,799 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 38,767 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2011 38,702 miles

slight leak fron exhaust

slight oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2010 38,597 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 38,360 miles

o/s/r brake binding. slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing. various oil leaks.

Pass 17 May 2008 38,035 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 37,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak †Slight gas leak from exhaust †Slight leak from rear axle †Slight play in steering system †Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 May 2007 37,829 miles

Oil leak †Slight gas leak from exhaust †Slight leak from rear axle †Slight play in steering system †Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2006 37,228 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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GOF 379V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 GOF 379V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GOF 379V registered?

GOF 379V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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