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YKP 292T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,508 mi
Last recorded87,508 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKP 292T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,508 miles

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

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

windscreen A pillar starting to corrode,slight chips in windscreen.slight wear to brake & clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers,front seats & frames worn,osr outer body sill/lower rear wing starting to corrode.exstensive restoration work evident

Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated starting to perish (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limits & starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer 50% of tread area (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

fuel cap seal starting to perish

nsf tyre tread getting low & sidewalls starting to perish.

nsf wiper blade end split,osf seat belt twisted & slow to retract.inner rear wheel arches covered

pedal rubbers worn,nsr number plate lamp/bulb slightly dim.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 87,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated starting to perish (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limits & starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer 50% of tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

fuel cap seal starting to perish

nsf tyre tread getting low & sidewalls starting to perish.

nsf wiper blade end split,osf seat belt twisted & slow to retract.inner rear wheel arches covered

pedal rubbers worn,nsr number plate lamp/bulb slightly dim.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,530 miles

nsf tyre perished to outer sidewall

oil leak

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack bush

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,051 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

slight front and rear oil leaks.

slight play in n/s/f lower trunion.

slight play in o/s/f hub bearing.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 86,051 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

drivers seat mount split.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

slight front and rear oil leaks.

slight play in n/s/f lower trunion.

slight play in o/s/f hub bearing.

Fail 24 Oct 2013 86,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s seatbelt webbing slightly frayed.

o/s/f brake hose ferrule slightly rusty.

slight gearbox oil leaks.

slight play in both front lower trunions.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 85,351 miles

front and rear oil leaks,n/s/r tyre close to limits,front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 83,083 miles

n/s seatbelt slightly frayed,major oil leaks,slight play in both front hub bearings,slight play in both inner rack joints,patch repairs made to both rear floors/inner sills,both rear brakes binding slightly.n/s/r tyre worn low & perished.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 82,860 miles

slight oil leaks,gearbox tunnel filled with bubble wrap retricting view of structural members,slight imbalance to rear footbrake,boot floor covered,n/s seatbelt slightly frayed.

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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YKP 292T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 YKP 292T, 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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YKP 292T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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