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YAM 6

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,413 mi
Last recorded79,413 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAM 6
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,413 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,131 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 79,129 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part touching wheel (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

throttle return spring mounted on steering column

Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,986 miles

Front tyres perishing

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,832 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 78,669 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 78,451 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,571 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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YAM 6 is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 YAM 6, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YAM 6?

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What year was YAM 6 registered?

YAM 6 is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 July 1971.

Is YAM 6 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAM 6 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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