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YYO 797T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,272 mi
Last recorded60,272 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYO 797T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 60,272 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 60,145 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 59,981 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,881 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,785 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 59,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 59,290 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 58,944 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,632 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,481 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,288 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 58,287 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,139 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,857 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,485 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YYO 797T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YYO 797T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YYO 797T?

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What year was YYO 797T registered?

YYO 797T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 March 1979.

Is YYO 797T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYO 797T shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YYO 797T have outstanding finance?

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