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YDU 605S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,151 mi
Last recorded58,151 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDU 605S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 58,151 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower suspension trunnion has slight play

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 58,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,930 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 57,459 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,440 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 57,310 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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YDU 605S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YDU 605S, 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 YDU 605S registered?

YDU 605S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 April 1978.

Is YDU 605S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDU 605S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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