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YCV 342B

2001 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,511 mi
Last recorded74,511 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCV 342B
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,511 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,256 miles

n/s/r hub slight play

Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r hub slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2006 71,699 miles

oil cooler pipe touching front anti roll bar

slight play steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2005 71,685 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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YCV 342B is a 2001 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCV 342B, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YCV 342B registered?

YCV 342B is a 2001 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YCV 342B safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCV 342B shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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