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YEX 208S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,519 mi
Last recorded65,519 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEX 208S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,177 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,636 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 64,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front bumper mounting areas corroding

general corrosion around vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general corrosion around vehicle

o/s wiper blade smearing

rear leaf spring eye bushes worn

slight play in n/s/f lower trunion

slight travel in foot brake

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 1 Sep 2011 64,076 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both beam images slightly defused

corrosion to vehicle underbody

slight movement in n/s/f lower hub mounting

slight play in n/s/r shaft outer joint

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,683 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,266 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,080 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 62,013 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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YEX 208S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YEX 208S, 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 YEX 208S registered?

YEX 208S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is YEX 208S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEX 208S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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