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GRD 894D

1966 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

5,220 mi
Last recorded5,220 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1966 Triumph Spitfire40,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRD 894D
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 5,220 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 5,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 3,747 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 3,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 3,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 3,642 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 3,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 3,573 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 3,115 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 2,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2012 2,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2011 2,672 miles

Handbrake on height limits.

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 2,672 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake on height limits.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 2,458 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 2,458 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 2,368 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

nearside front & offside front chassis outriggers corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 2,047 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear hub slight play.

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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GRD 894D is a 1966 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 40,787 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 GRD 894D, 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 60 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRD 894D registered?

GRD 894D is a 1966 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 December 1966.

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