MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,038 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S + O/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front & Rear (1.2.1 (c))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front & Rear (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion Front & Rear Inner Floor Panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GTY 797W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 GTY 797W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GTY 797W registered?
GTY 797W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 April 1981.
Is GTY 797W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GTY 797W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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