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YOJ 137T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,960 mi
Last recorded88,960 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOJ 137T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 88,960 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 88,958 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,484 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 88,481 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,859 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 87,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 87,849 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f slight brake bind

slight play in n/s/f bottom bush

Fail 28 Feb 2008 87,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f slight brake bind

slight play in n/s/f bottom bush

Pass 24 May 2006 87,846 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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YOJ 137T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YOJ 137T, 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 YOJ 137T registered?

YOJ 137T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 March 1979.

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