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YJG 220K

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,472 mi
Last recorded97,472 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJG 220K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,472 miles

fuel supply pipe routed across engine / thermostat housing

light corrosion in various areas of bodywork

nearside and offside front wings corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 97,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,461 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,316 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 97,215 miles

Corrosion arround vehicle.

Rear brake imbalance.

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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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.

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