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GHA 792L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,947 mi
Last recorded31,947 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHA 792L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,947 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,375 miles

n/s rear inner arch coorded

o/s and n/s front wheel bearings have slight play

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,888 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 30,858 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 30,202 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 30,195 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,207 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 29,207 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,795 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 28,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,427 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 28,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 27,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,178 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,104 miles

Both front lower steering/suspention trunions appear to have a lack of lubrication/are dry, suggesting signs of possible seizesure?

Fail 17 Aug 2006 26,104 miles

Both front lower steering/suspention trunions appear to have a lack of lubrication/are dry, suggesting signs of possible seizesure?

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 25,196 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 25,190 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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GHA 792L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 GHA 792L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GHA 792L registered?

GHA 792L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 October 1972.

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