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YJM 892T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,793 mi
Last recorded75,793 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJM 892T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 75,793 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 75,055 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,813 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 74,808 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,739 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,508 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,244 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,915 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 73,656 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 73,656 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,367 miles

Oil leak

front no; plate cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2014 72,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

front no; plate cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks from engine/gearbox and rear axle

Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n/s/f hub area

Fail 1 Jun 2012 72,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n/s/f hub area

Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,289 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r hand and foot brake slightly low effort

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,117 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front no; plate cracked and fading

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,117 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front no; plate cracked and fading

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,047 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no; plate starting fade

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight play n/s/f lower suspension joint

Pass 4 Jul 2008 71,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn low on edges

front no; plate fading

slight play o/s/f hub area

Pass 17 May 2007 71,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate slightly cracked and dirty

Pass 11 May 2006 71,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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YJM 892T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJM 892T, 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 YJM 892T registered?

YJM 892T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 March 1979.

Is YJM 892T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJM 892T shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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