MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel supply pipe routed across engine / thermostat housing
light corrosion in various areas of bodywork
nearside and offside front wings corroded
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
corrosion in areas of bodywork / various welding repairs not of good quality
fuel supply pipe routed across engine /thermostat housing
nearside and offside front wings corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Corrosion arround vehicle.
Rear brake imbalance.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?
Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJG 220K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJG 220K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YJG 220K registered?
YJG 220K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 3 September 1971.
Is YJG 220K safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJG 220K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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