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YCX 399R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,587 mi
Last recorded99,587 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCX 399R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 99,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 97,985 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 97,983 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,365 miles

Nearside Front trunion has some lift not deemed excessive

Nearside Rear chassis at diff mount starting to corrode

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

some slight bind/drag on rotating nearside rear wheel

Fail 7 Sep 2017 97,363 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear at rear much to long (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front trunion has some lift not deemed excessive

Nearside Rear chassis at diff mount starting to corrode

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

some slight bind/drag on rotating nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,195 miles

dtag on near side rear wheel

Fail 28 Jul 2016 97,194 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute near side front and rear (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicator not working off side rear (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure centre front (1.9.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement off side rear (3.5.1k)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible vin number (6.3.5.a)

Headlamp aim too low near side (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low off side (1.8)

dtag on near side rear wheel

Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,368 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

floor pan corroded multiple areas

front body mount areas corroded

offside inner and outer sills corroded

rear suspension and sub frame mount areas corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 66,455 miles

Oil leak

rear leaf spring action weak

Fail 5 May 2012 66,435 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

rear leaf spring action weak

Pass 29 Dec 2007 65,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,325 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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YCX 399R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCX 399R, 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 YCX 399R registered?

YCX 399R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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