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YDO 5L

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,986 mi
Last recorded36,986 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDO 5L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,986 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 36,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 36,966 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front shocks casing corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 36,957 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,945 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 36,651 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,632 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,572 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,536 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,500 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 36,399 miles

brake pips coverd in new grease

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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YDO 5L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YDO 5L, 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.

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What year was YDO 5L registered?

YDO 5L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is YDO 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDO 5L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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