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BYL 41H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,857 mi
Last recorded47,857 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYL 41H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,857 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber has slight leak

Rear brake pipe slightly insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,910 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,062 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,890 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,560 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 35,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,870 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 32,848 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,839 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 28,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear brakes uneven

Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,790 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,027 miles

rear brakes uneven

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,393 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,363 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 21,361 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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BYL 41H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 BYL 41H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYL 41H registered?

BYL 41H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 29 July 1970.

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