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YOH 879T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

7,857 mi
Last recorded7,857 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOH 879T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 7,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 5,314 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 1,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 1,489 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 1,489 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering column loose on steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 837 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 837 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 107 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,740 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 63,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,001 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 62,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door hard to open at times

speedo needle broken

Fail 23 Jun 2011 81,555 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door hard to open at times

speedo needle broken

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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YOH 879T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 YOH 879T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YOH 879T registered?

YOH 879T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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