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GYR 136J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,535 mi
Last recorded18,535 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYR 136J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 18,535 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 18,532 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.2.6)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,287 miles

both front outriggers damaged

play in steering column top mounting

Fail 11 Jul 2016 18,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outriggers damaged

play in steering column top mounting

Pass 18 Jun 2015 17,745 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 17,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,216 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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GYR 136J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 GYR 136J, 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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What year was GYR 136J registered?

GYR 136J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 May 1971.

Is GYR 136J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYR 136J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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