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YVK 900V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,941 mi
Last recorded23,941 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVK 900V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 23,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 23,701 miles

oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear diff

silght wear in both lower trunion link

Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,473 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 23,473 miles

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.

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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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.

Does YVK 900V have outstanding finance?

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