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GYT 439J

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,684 mi
Last recorded94,684 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYT 439J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 94,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,369 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 93,901 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 93,703 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 93,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Oil leaking onto exhaust system.may constitute a fire risk.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

near side seat belt spool corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2008 93,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Oil leaking onto exhaust system.may constitute a fire risk.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

near side seat belt spool corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 92,646 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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GYT 439J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYT 439J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYT 439J registered?

GYT 439J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 7 June 1971.

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The MOT history for GYT 439J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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