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YTB 336T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

6,030 mi
Last recorded6,030 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTB 336T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 6,030 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 5,998 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 5,950 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 5,432 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 4,541 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 1,175 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 414 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 414 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,952 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 96,938 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 94,152 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 94,136 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,236 miles

slight movement in both front lower trunions

tight spot nearside rear brake

Pass 27 May 2011 87,207 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 87,193 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2010 45,724 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,724 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 45,724 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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YTB 336T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTB 336T, 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.

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What year was YTB 336T registered?

YTB 336T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 August 1978.

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