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GOM 11N

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,326 mi
Last recorded62,326 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOM 11N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 62,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,403 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 61,403 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front lower arm bushes perishing

engine oil leak

off side front wiper starting to split

rear shocker bushes starting to split

slight play near side front steering arm

slight play steering column

vehical been welded in passed and patches coated in undersill

Pass 24 May 2006 60,525 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 60,525 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

O/S/R floor pan welded inside †o/s/r wheel arch has possibly been filled †Rear diff leaking †Underside of vehicle coated in underseal †Various weld patches in under body †Engine oil leak †Slight play in n/s/f steering arm †Rear shock absorber bushes

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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GOM 11N is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 GOM 11N, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GOM 11N?

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What year was GOM 11N registered?

GOM 11N is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is GOM 11N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOM 11N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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