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GYR 701N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,276 mi
Last recorded96,276 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYR 701N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 96,276 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 96,111 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff slightly misting of oil

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underneath (6.1.A.1)

front till rear all underneath signs of corrosion but cosmetic paint has been done

Pass 14 May 2016 95,509 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 95,379 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 95,379 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 95,261 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 95,256 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

clutch master cylinder creeping to floor

slight play in r/o/s wheel bearing carrier bushes

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 701N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 GYR 701N, 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 52 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 GYR 701N registered?

GYR 701N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1974.

Is GYR 701N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYR 701N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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