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YLA 141S

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Purple Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,710 mi
Last recorded84,710 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire 150070,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLA 141S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,710 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,468 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,564 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 77,003 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 76,451 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 76,156 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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YLA 141S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Purple with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 70,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YLA 141S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YLA 141S?

You can check the full history of YLA 141S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YLA 141S registered?

YLA 141S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 2 February 1978.

Is YLA 141S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLA 141S shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YLA 141S have outstanding finance?

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