MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower slight play in lower suspension trunions
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear evidence of fuel leakage on rear floor possible fuel tank leakage
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower slight play in lower suspension trunions
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear evidence of fuel leakage on rear floor possible fuel tank leakage
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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GRF 678V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 GRF 678V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GRF 678V registered?
GRF 678V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is GRF 678V safe to buy?
The MOT history for GRF 678V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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