MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,078 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
near side steering arm inner joint has slight play in it
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
Oil leak
slight play felt in steering rack
steering column has slight sideways movement
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
STRONGLY ADVISE... play felt at nearside steering rack arm inner joint
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
STRONGLY ADVISE... play felt at nearside steering rack arm inner joint
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was YJK 955V registered?
YJK 955V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is YJK 955V safe to buy?
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