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YVH 302K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,748 mi
Last recorded68,748 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVH 302K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,748 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,155 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play near side steering rack

Fail 30 Jul 2010 66,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight play near side steering rack

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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YVH 302K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Orange 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 YVH 302K, 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 YVH 302K registered?

YVH 302K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 August 1971.

Is YVH 302K safe to buy?

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