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GPA 303J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,359 mi
Last recorded6,359 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPA 303J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 6,359 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 6,354 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated By steering rack (4.11 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack bushes worn.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 6,113 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 6,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective front bolt loose (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure lower retaining bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre of tyre tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 5,971 miles

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

Nearside washer jet inop.

battery loose.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 5,971 miles

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

Nearside washer jet inop.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery loose.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 5,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 5,787 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 5,787 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 5,680 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 5,656 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 5,543 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 5,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 5,490 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 5,306 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 5,264 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 5,030 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 5,030 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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GPA 303J 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 72.2%.

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 GPA 303J, 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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GPA 303J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 May 1971.

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