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GYP 86J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,264 mi
Last recorded12,264 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYP 86J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 12,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 12,264 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 12,208 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 11,931 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 11,622 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 10,570 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 8,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 8,526 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 8,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 8,391 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 8,383 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2012 8,331 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 8,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 8,268 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 8,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 8,250 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 8,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 8,028 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 8,028 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 7,783 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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GYP 86J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 GYP 86J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GYP 86J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 June 1971.

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