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YTP 30L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,846 mi
Last recorded99,846 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTP 30L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 99,846 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,599 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 99,385 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 99,290 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 99,129 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 99,129 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 98,951 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 98,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,875 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 97,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 97,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 96,954 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 96,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,304 miles

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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YTP 30L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 YTP 30L, 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 53 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 YTP 30L registered?

YTP 30L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is YTP 30L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTP 30L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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