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YDW 592K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

72,551 mi
Last recorded72,551 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDW 592K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,551 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 72,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,674 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,533 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside mirror glass missing

speedo obviously not working

Fail 4 Apr 2012 60,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside mirror glass missing

speedo obviously not working

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,986 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,035 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 48,035 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,104 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 42,103 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,548 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE BOTTOM TRUNION

Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,548 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE BOTTOM TRUNION

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,638 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,022 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 33,022 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 33,022 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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YDW 592K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 YDW 592K, 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.

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YDW 592K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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