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YRD 660K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,515 mi
Last recorded46,515 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRD 660K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,207 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,848 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 45,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,126 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,108 miles

Both front tyres perishing

No rear fog lamp fitted

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,227 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 42,227 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,037 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,194 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 39,088 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2007 38,181 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel hose to fuel pump worn

Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,181 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel hose to fuel pump worn

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,371 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 37,371 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

oil leak

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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YRD 660K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 YRD 660K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YRD 660K registered?

YRD 660K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is YRD 660K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRD 660K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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