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YWX 22S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,849 mi
Last recorded76,849 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWX 22S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 76,849 miles

Corrosion under nearside and offside rear wheel arches but not within a prescribed area.

Exhaust centre mountings have broken.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,849 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion under nearside and offside rear wheel arches but not within a prescribed area.

Exhaust centre mountings have broken.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 75,581 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,617 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,184 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,092 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 72,092 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,000 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 71,812 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,616 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,321 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 71,315 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 71,312 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside front floor is corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery tray corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2007 71,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery tray corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2006 71,063 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 71,063 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YWX 22S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 YWX 22S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YWX 22S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 March 1978.

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