MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine oil leak
oil leak from rear differential casing
rear tyre treads close to wear indicators
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine oil leak
oil leak from rear differential casing
rear tyre treads close to wear indicators
Attention to front to rear brake pipe security required
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Slight bind at nearside rear brake
Oil leak
knocking from rear suspension ?
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
knocking from rear suspension ?
Oil leak
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
fuel pipe & rear brake pipe very near nearside driveshaft
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YVD 713J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 YVD 713J, 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 YVD 713J registered?
YVD 713J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is YVD 713J safe to buy?
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