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YLR 90S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,985 mi
Last recorded9,985 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLR 90S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 9,985 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 9,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 9,966 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 9,925 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 9,580 miles

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

slight blow on rear of exhaust

Pass 6 Jun 2019 9,578 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 9,578 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 9,513 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 9,512 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play also slight roughness when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 9,213 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 9,213 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,720 miles

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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YLR 90S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLR 90S, 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 YLR 90S registered?

YLR 90S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is YLR 90S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLR 90S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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