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YBV 312R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,298 mi
Last recorded82,298 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBV 312R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,298 miles

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

movement in steering rack mounts

Fail 19 Aug 2008 82,298 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 24 Jul 2007 82,102 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 82,102 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 82,038 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 82,030 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

oil leak

slight movement at steering rack outer joints.

slight movement on steering rack mounting rubber bushes.

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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YBV 312R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YBV 312R, 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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What year was YBV 312R registered?

YBV 312R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is YBV 312R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBV 312R shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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