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YGU 234S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,825 mi
Last recorded13,825 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGU 234S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 13,825 miles

O/S/F SEATBELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 27 Mar 2017 13,825 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 13,825 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 13,825 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 13,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,825 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre has perished sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2014 13,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Advise nearside rear tyre has perished sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2012 13,825 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 13,825 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 13,825 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 13,825 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 13,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,823 miles

o/s/f chassis outrigger slightly distorted

Pass 28 May 2008 11,215 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 9,423 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 9,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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YGU 234S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGU 234S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YGU 234S?

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What year was YGU 234S registered?

YGU 234S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 July 1978.

Is YGU 234S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGU 234S shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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