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GTL 221K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,274 mi
Last recorded96,274 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTL 221K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 96,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 96,031 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 95,438 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 95,438 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 94,830 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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GTL 221K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 GTL 221K, 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 55 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 GTL 221K registered?

GTL 221K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 December 1971.

Is GTL 221K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTL 221K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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