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YPH 560T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,236 mi
Last recorded35,236 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPH 560T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 35,236 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 34,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 34,250 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 34,242 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,885 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 33,334 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 33,330 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 32,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 32,834 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting area on body holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting for trailling arm/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,829 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,803 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear ends of inner sills rusting

Pass 28 Jun 2016 29,651 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,555 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,932 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 26,903 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,091 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,843 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 22,355 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 21,065 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 19,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,927 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,833 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 17,944 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 17,908 miles

Offside Outer Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front bumper slightly loose on offside/centre.

handbrake travel getting near full.

ignition switch assembly slightly loose.

nearside anti-roll bar pivot bracket slightly bent.

slight noise heard from offside rear wheel bearing.

slighty play noticed in nearside steering rack internal guide bush.

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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YPH 560T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YPH 560T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YPH 560T?

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What year was YPH 560T registered?

YPH 560T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is YPH 560T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPH 560T shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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