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YRU 809K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,438 mi
Last recorded50,438 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRU 809K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 50,438 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2016 50,376 miles

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

Nearside Front rackarm slight play

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jun 2015 50,062 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,861 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 17 Mar 2012 49,535 miles

indicator flash rate incosistant

slight play in ns steering arm inner joint

Fail 30 Mar 2009 49,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

diff oil leak

slight movement rack mountings

slight plat n/s inner rack joint

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

diff oil leak

slight movement rack mountings

slight plat n/s inner rack joint

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

indicator tell tale insecure

n/s/r hose lightly fouling shock absorber

no internal door handles

slight cracking n/s rack boot

speedo cable lightly fouling coloumn

Fail 14 Sep 2007 48,907 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

indicator tell tale insecure

n/s/r hose lightly fouling shock absorber

no internal door handles

slight cracking n/s rack boot

speedo cable lightly fouling coloumn

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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YRU 809K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 YRU 809K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YRU 809K registered?

YRU 809K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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