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YCN 570V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,242 mi
Last recorded8,242 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCN 570V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 8,242 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 8,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 8,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy baffles loose (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 8,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy baffles loose (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 7,887 miles

Offside Front brake pipe under engine requires reshaping

front suspension lower arm bolts only just reaching nylon locking devise

Fail 31 Mar 2021 7,884 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated lower steering column donut (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower steering column donut (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe under engine requires reshaping

front suspension lower arm bolts only just reaching nylon locking devise

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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YCN 570V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 YCN 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YCN 570V?

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What year was YCN 570V registered?

YCN 570V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 October 1979.

Is YCN 570V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCN 570V 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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