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YJK 954V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,065 mi
Last recorded14,065 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJK 954V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 14,065 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 13,808 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 12,474 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 12,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 11,567 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS LONG TRAVEL

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS UNDER VEHICLE

Fail 18 Nov 2016 11,464 miles

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

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Play in nearside track rod inner joint.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 9,006 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 6,959 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 3,332 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2012 1,674 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 1,674 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf seat missing /

slight play steering rack

Pass 4 May 2011 1,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 May 2010 1,426 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2008 1,199 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 1,186 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 925 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 907 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Aug 2005 586 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corosion forming on N/S+O/S outter sill.

Corrosion forming on front chassis.

Slight play in steering rack.

Under side of vehicle under sealed.

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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YJK 954V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 YJK 954V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJK 954V registered?

YJK 954V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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