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GWU 564J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,352 mi
Last recorded62,352 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWU 564J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,352 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 62,352 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 62,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

lots of handbrake travel

Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,352 miles

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

lots of handbrake travel

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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GWU 564J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GWU 564J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWU 564J registered?

GWU 564J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 December 1970.

Is GWU 564J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWU 564J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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