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YVD 713J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,011 mi
Last recorded74,011 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVD 713J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,011 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,001 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,994 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 73,994 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,916 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 73,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 73,816 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,780 miles

Oil leak

knocking from rear suspension ?

Fail 24 Aug 2011 73,780 miles

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 ?

Pass 30 Aug 2010 73,756 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2010 73,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,679 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,617 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 73,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 73,565 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 73,564 miles

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.

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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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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YVD 713J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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