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GBA 773V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,294 mi
Last recorded33,294 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBA 773V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,294 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 33,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre starting to perrish

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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GBA 773V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 GBA 773V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GBA 773V registered?

GBA 773V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is GBA 773V safe to buy?

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