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YNT 238K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,766 mi
Last recorded28,766 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNT 238K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,766 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,498 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,458 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,166 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,843 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,950 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,083 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 17,099 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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YNT 238K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 YNT 238K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YNT 238K registered?

YNT 238K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 April 1972.

Is YNT 238K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNT 238K shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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