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YNX 526S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,109 mi
Last recorded68,109 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNX 526S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 68,109 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 68,109 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 68,041 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 68,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced flashing quick (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,994 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 67,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2016 67,960 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 67,305 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 67,040 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 66,943 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes heavily undersealed, but showing signs of corrosion in places.

both sides, front outrigger slightly distorted.

engine missfiring slightly.

starter motor is insecure.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,043 miles

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

full inspection of steel brake pipes not possible due to heavy coating of underseal

nsf outer sill corroded / holed

protective spring on both front brake hoses corroded away

Fail 13 Jun 2007 65,740 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 64,970 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,724 miles

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

front wipers slightly juddering

Fail 12 Apr 2006 63,724 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front wipers slightly juddering

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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YNX 526S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YNX 526S, 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 YNX 526S registered?

YNX 526S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1978.

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