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GPG 459V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,037 mi
Last recorded12,037 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPG 459V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 12,037 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Inner rear valance cracking around exhaust mountings.

Offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link lower bushes heavily perished.

Offside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiters perishing.

Slight play in nearside rear driveshaft universal joint.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 10,516 miles

Offside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiters perishing.

Very slight play in nearside rear driveshaft inner universal joint.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 9,503 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiters heavily perished.

Offside rear foot and hand brake efforts slightly low.

Possible slight roughness developing in offside front wheel bearings.

Rear panel, by rear exhaust mountings, starting to crack.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 8,853 miles

Handbrake travel long.

Nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiter perishing.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Slight play in offside front suspension trunnion.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,074 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front brake pads worn low.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 6,979 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front brake discs pitted.

Possible slight roughness developing in offside front wheel bearings.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 4,888 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2010 98,892 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 98,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 98,226 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres perrished

Pass 21 Jul 2008 97,057 miles

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

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

nearside rear parking brake return spring mount broken

Fail 15 Jul 2008 97,051 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside rear parking brake return spring mount broken

Pass 10 Aug 2007 95,429 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,444 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 94,444 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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GPG 459V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPG 459V, 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 GPG 459V registered?

GPG 459V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 March 1980.

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