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GRG 131D

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,789 mi
Last recorded84,789 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRG 131D
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,789 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated tiny split by outer clip (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,330 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 84,330 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets aimed incorrectly (8.2.3)

Battery insecure but not likely to fall over

Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,308 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 84,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked rear mount bolt too short to reach locking device (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,869 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 83,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,769 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 83,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,630 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 83,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,647 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rearfloor corroded/holed.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,581 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 80,689 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2008 80,689 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Nov 2007 78,278 miles

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 76,424 miles

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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GRG 131D is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GRG 131D, 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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What year was GRG 131D registered?

GRG 131D is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1970.

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