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YBD 726S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,502 mi
Last recorded87,502 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBD 726S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 87,040 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body work corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,901 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all over tyres in poor conditoin

Fail 2 Jul 2015 86,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all over tyres in poor conditoin

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,604 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 86,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 86,207 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 86,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 86,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,595 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,942 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 84,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 83,343 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 82,158 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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YBD 726S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 YBD 726S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YBD 726S registered?

YBD 726S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 March 1978.

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