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YON 818T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,012 mi
Last recorded98,012 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYON 818T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,012 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,526 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 96,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2016 96,292 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 96,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 96,153 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 96,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 95,946 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 95,480 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 94,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 94,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,323 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 94,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 93,582 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,677 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 91,916 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 91,312 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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YON 818T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YON 818T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YON 818T registered?

YON 818T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is YON 818T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YON 818T shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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