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YSN 177K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,528 mi
Last recorded60,528 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSN 177K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 60,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,944 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread starting to split

Fail 19 Mar 2014 58,931 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread starting to split

sump bolt loose

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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YSN 177K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YSN 177K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YSN 177K registered?

YSN 177K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is YSN 177K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSN 177K shows 4 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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