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MYK 70P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,993 mi
Last recorded65,993 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYK 70P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,993 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 65,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 65,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,547 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 60,547 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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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MYK 70P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 MYK 70P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MYK 70P?

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What year was MYK 70P registered?

MYK 70P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 April 1976.

Is MYK 70P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYK 70P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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