MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,941 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
previous welding repairs to underside
some non structual corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
o/s front tyre cracked and perished
o/s reverse lamp not working
o/s seat belt slow to return
slight wear in o/s and n/s front suspension lower links
oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear diff
silght wear in both lower trunion link
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
floor corroded and weak in places
oil leaks from engine
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YVK 900V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 YVK 900V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YVK 900V registered?
YVK 900V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is YVK 900V safe to buy?
The MOT history for YVK 900V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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