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GWU 732T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

95,688 mi
Last recorded95,688 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWU 732T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 95,688 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 95,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 94,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 94,363 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 93,835 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,657 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 92,114 miles

slight play in lower steering colunm uj

Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,261 miles

os head lamp lens slightly off centre

play in both front lower trunions

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,318 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,854 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 89,854 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

genaral corrosion to underside of vehicle out of perscribed areas

pin hole exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,408 miles

play in tunions

Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,435 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,914 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 85,896 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 84,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 84,120 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 83,299 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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GWU 732T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 GWU 732T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GWU 732T?

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What year was GWU 732T registered?

GWU 732T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is GWU 732T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWU 732T shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GWU 732T have outstanding finance?

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