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YBH 448F

1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,327 mi
Last recorded88,327 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK336,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBH 448F
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2006 88,327 miles

battery insecure

both rear tyres perished & splitting in tread grooves

handbrake only just making pass efficiency level

indicator tell tale light very faint

many areas of corrosion, welding & heavy sealant to underside of vehicle in & out of prescribed areas

o/s suspension of vehicle low

play in n/s/f suspension trunnion joint & lower bush

vehicle exhaust emmisions test ( visual only ) but are very smelly indicating probable carburettor/ignition maladjustment

Fail 28 Jul 2006 84,327 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

both rear tyres perished and splitting in tread grooves

indicator tell tale light very faint

many areas of corrosion, welding repairs & heavy sealant to underside of vehicle in & out of prescribed areas

o/s suspension of vehicle low

o/s/f tyre perished and badly split around complete circumference in tread grooves!--best to renew

play in n/s/f suspension trunnion joint & lower bush

vehicle exhaust emmisions passed test (visual only) but are very smelly indicating probable carburettor maladjustment

Fail 20 Jun 2006 84,323 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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YBH 448F is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 36,383 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBH 448F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 59 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of YBH 448F?

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What year was YBH 448F registered?

YBH 448F is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 27 December 1967.

Is YBH 448F safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBH 448F shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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