MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,213 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both headlamp patterns poor
corrosion and repair to bulkhead around master cylinder area
corrosion and repairs to boot and rear wheel arches
corrosion around parking brake lever mounting
corrosion to all floor sections
corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
corrosion to chassis sections
damage to n/s/f inner tyre wall
damage to rear wheel arches
horn weak
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough/noisey
no windscreen,wipers or washers fitted
parking brake lever tight
rear number plate cracked
signs of corrosion and repair to floor panels
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both headlamp patterns poor
corrosion and repair to bulkhead around master cylinder area
corrosion and repairs to boot and rear wheel arches
corrosion around parking brake lever mounting
corrosion to all floor sections
corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
corrosion to chassis sections
damage to n/s/f inner tyre wall
damage to rear wheel arches
horn weak
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough/noisey
no windscreen,wipers or washers fitted
parking brake lever tight
rear number plate cracked
signs of corrosion and repair to floor panels
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YDU 604S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 70,146 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YDU 604S, 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 48 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 YDU 604S registered?
YDU 604S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 12 April 1978.
Is YDU 604S safe to buy?
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