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YHL 669K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,610 mi
Last recorded71,610 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHL 669K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 71,610 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 71,610 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,555 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 71,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 71,344 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 71,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 71,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 71,143 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 70,596 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 70,175 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 70,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,325 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 68,925 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,134 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YHL 669K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHL 669K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YHL 669K registered?

YHL 669K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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