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YJK 955V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,078 mi
Last recorded35,078 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJK 955V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,078 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,015 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 34,015 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,368 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,037 miles

near side steering arm inner joint has slight play in it

Fail 7 Jun 2012 31,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

near side steering arm inner joint has slight play in it

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,528 miles

Oil leak

slight play felt in steering rack

steering column has slight sideways movement

Fail 7 Jun 2011 29,525 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

slight play felt in steering rack

steering column has slight sideways movement

very poor beam pattern on both headlamps

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,589 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE... play felt at nearside steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 2 Jun 2010 27,589 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

STRONGLY ADVISE... play felt at nearside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,892 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play felt at offside steering rack arm

Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,784 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,890 miles

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

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

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 955V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YJK 955V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJK 955V registered?

YJK 955V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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The MOT history for YJK 955V shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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