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YCX 423V

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,631 mi
Last recorded63,631 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCX 423V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 63,631 miles

drivers seat base slightly worn/loose

front anti roll bar links, bushes and mounts deteriorated

stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle undersealed/ covered

Pass 11 May 2018 63,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under side under sealed/covered

Pass 19 May 2017 63,281 miles

underside undersealed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 62,912 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside under sealed/covered

Fail 13 May 2016 62,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link bar (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside under sealed/covered

Pass 27 May 2015 62,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorated

oil leaks

play in both front wheel bearings

slight corrosion to chassis and sills

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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YCX 423V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YCX 423V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YCX 423V registered?

YCX 423V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 4 December 1979.

Is YCX 423V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCX 423V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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