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BYP 71H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,606 mi
Last recorded94,606 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYP 71H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,606 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,532 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,150 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 93,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 93,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,443 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Fail 21 Jun 2010 93,443 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 26 Mar 2008 92,233 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 9,218 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 92,107 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 92,106 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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BYP 71H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BYP 71H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYP 71H registered?

BYP 71H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 June 1970.

Is BYP 71H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYP 71H shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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