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GXG 482L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,312 mi
Last recorded87,312 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXG 482L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front inner arch corroded (non structural)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front bumper mounting excessively corroded

Offside Front inner arch corroded (non structural)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear rear valance corroded (non structural)

fuel pipe perished

poor repair to boot floor (non structural)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 87,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hard pipe to flexi union (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front inner arch corroded (non structural)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front bumper mounting excessively corroded

Offside Front inner arch corroded (non structural)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear rear valance corroded (non structural)

fuel pipe perished

poor repair to boot floor (non structural)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,040 miles

boot floor corrosion, repaired from inside of vehicle

minor corrosion to o/s front crossmember

slight free play in both front lower trunion joints

Fail 16 Feb 2016 87,040 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear wing/ arch. Seatbelt mounting bolt attaches (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

boot floor corrosion, repaired from inside of vehicle

minor corrosion to o/s front crossmember

slight free play in both front lower trunion joints

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,752 miles

boot floor corrosion, repaired from inside of vehicle

corrosion to o/s front crossmember

slight free play in both front lower suspension trunion joints

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,632 miles

boot floor corrosion, repaired from inside vehicle

slight free play in both front lower suspension trunion joints

Fail 18 Feb 2014 86,632 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

boot floor corrosion, repaired from inside vehicle

slight free play in both front lower suspension trunion joints

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,606 miles

boot floor corroded, repaired from inside vehicle, some body filler present, not in prescribed areas

slight free play in front suspension lower trunion joints

Fail 15 Feb 2013 86,606 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

boot floor corroded, repaired from inside vehicle, some body filler present, not in prescribed areas

slight free play in front suspension lower trunion joints

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,454 miles

Oil leak

boot floor has filler applied and unable to fully inspect

n/s rear boot floor corroded and holed

n/s rear tie bar mount to body corroded and nunable to fully inspect due to covering (under seal)

o/s tie bar mount corroded but not considered excessive

slight free play in both lower trunion joints

slight play in both rear drive shaftds

stop lamp operation weak only slighty brighter than tail lights

Pass 15 Feb 2011 84,808 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front track rod end ball joint cover split

near side rear boot floor corroded and holed

slight free play in both lower front suspension trunion joints

stop lamp operation weak, only slightly brighter than position lamps

Pass 10 Mar 2010 84,263 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 83,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 83,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 82,976 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 82,644 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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GXG 482L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GXG 482L, 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 GXG 482L registered?

GXG 482L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 September 1972.

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