MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,581 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Underseal makes assesment of welded repairs difficult
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Centre Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YKJ 561S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 YKJ 561S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YKJ 561S registered?
YKJ 561S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 July 1978.
Is YKJ 561S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YKJ 561S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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