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YDK 850L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,991 mi
Last recorded13,991 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDK 850L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 13,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside corrosion in floor

Pass 25 Aug 2016 13,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,634 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 13,446 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,092 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,254 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 10,501 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 841,222 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 84,122 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Exhaust front pipe bolts loose

Floor corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front suspension top ball joint boots split

Nearside front body mount to sill corroded

Slight play front wheel bearings

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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YDK 850L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDK 850L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YDK 850L registered?

YDK 850L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is YDK 850L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDK 850L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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