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GYM 784W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,520 mi
Last recorded57,520 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYM 784W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,520 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 57,514 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,788 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,867 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,793 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 55,403 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,961 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 53,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 52,834 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,940 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,541 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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GYM 784W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 GYM 784W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYM 784W registered?

GYM 784W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 October 1980.

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The MOT history for GYM 784W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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