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YBP 570V

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,961 mi
Last recorded16,961 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBP 570V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 16,961 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 16,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged across bulk secured to fuel pipe that shakes violently with rough idling engine rubbing .. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion/joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing as a result (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion/lower joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both,very poor wiperarm spring pressure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad pin missing r clip (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached no nut locking device (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 16,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.79% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Repair not seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Trunion (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Hole and fracture (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Insecure spring (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 16,914 miles

Front Steering rubber coupling worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 16,688 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 16,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 16,149 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 16,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working & o/s (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 16,109 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in steering

Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,581 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,389 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,452 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 11,452 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both top ball joint bolts not through securing nut

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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YBP 570V is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 YBP 570V, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YBP 570V is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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