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GTF 376N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,059 mi
Last recorded19,059 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTF 376N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,059 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 6,662 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,867 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch but not within prescribed area.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,397 miles

corrosion rear inner arches into boot not in presribed areas

Fail 7 Jun 2011 16,396 miles

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

corrosion rear inner arches into boot not in presribed areas

Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,850 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 15,806 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 13,958 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,528 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 12,947 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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GTF 376N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 GTF 376N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GTF 376N registered?

GTF 376N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 March 1975.

Is GTF 376N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTF 376N shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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