MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,329 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicator not working All indicators (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
gearbox and rear diff has slight leak
Battery insecure
FOG LIGHT INOP O/S/R
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
FOG LIGHT INOP O/S/R
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GPT 249H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 GPT 249H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of GPT 249H?
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What year was GPT 249H registered?
GPT 249H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 March 1970.
Is GPT 249H safe to buy?
The MOT history for GPT 249H shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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