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YBN 790L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,709 mi
Last recorded26,709 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBN 790L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 26,709 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 26,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,677 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,657 miles

gearbox damp

underbody covered in sealer

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2008 26,654 miles

Advise all brake pipes. Covered in underseal and grease.

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2008 26,654 miles

Advise all brake pipes. Covered in underseal and grease.

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,578 miles

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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YBN 790L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 YBN 790L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YBN 790L registered?

YBN 790L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 December 1972.

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The MOT history for YBN 790L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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