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YDM 167W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,345 mi
Last recorded84,345 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDM 167W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 84,345 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 84,345 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 83,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,141 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 83,125 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint outer bush (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,702 miles

o/s handbrake performance slightly low

slight noise o/s rear wheel on rotation

Fail 28 Jul 2016 82,702 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s handbrake performance slightly low

slight noise o/s rear wheel on rotation

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,003 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear inner wheel arch

Fail 23 Jul 2015 81,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

o/s rear inner wheel arch

Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,527 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 81,521 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 81,275 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,627 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 80,627 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2011 79,726 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 79,412 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 78,502 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,551 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,721 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 75,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 75,205 miles

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

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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YDM 167W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 YDM 167W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YDM 167W registered?

YDM 167W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is YDM 167W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDM 167W shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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