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YEC 543S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,721 mi
Last recorded75,721 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEC 543S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,721 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,720 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,720 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,419 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 75,419 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,154 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 75,154 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,138 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 75,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,943 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 74,943 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brakes 56% imbalance

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,705 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,335 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 74,138 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,280 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 73,266 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 71,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 71,777 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 71,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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YEC 543S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 YEC 543S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEC 543S registered?

YEC 543S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 October 1977.

Is YEC 543S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEC 543S shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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