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GUO 577N

1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,339 mi
Last recorded31,339 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire 150057,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUO 577N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,339 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 31,337 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,197 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 31,195 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,479 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 29,498 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner rack ball joint slightly worn (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front shocks have worn lower bushs

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,548 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,241 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,837 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 46,635 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 46,635 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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GUO 577N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 57,623 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GUO 577N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GUO 577N registered?

GUO 577N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 25 March 1975.

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The MOT history for GUO 577N shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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