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YYY 284T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,965 mi
Last recorded64,965 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYY 284T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,965 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,857 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front flexi brake hoses slightly detierated

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,723 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,345 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 63,986 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

hand brake travel near to excess

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,986 miles

hand brake travel near to excess

Pass 11 Apr 2009 63,802 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 62,140 miles

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

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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YYY 284T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YYY 284T, 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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YYY 284T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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