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YDG 398K

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,664 mi
Last recorded11,664 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDG 398K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2017 11,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 11,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,357 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,319 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 11,258 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,064 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,839 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 10,554 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 10,309 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,104 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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YDG 398K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YDG 398K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YDG 398K registered?

YDG 398K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 11 August 1971.

Is YDG 398K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDG 398K shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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