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YEW 605T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests40 (21 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate52.5%

Mileage

54,535 mi
Last recorded54,535 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEW 605T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 19 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 54,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 54,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 54,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 54,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 54,431 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan at seat mounting point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hazard lights not working

Fail 3 Apr 2023 54,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hazard lights not working

Pass 5 Apr 2022 54,353 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 54,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 54,303 miles

Offside Suspension resting low .

Fail 7 Apr 2021 54,302 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn low

Offside Rear Brakes binding .

Offside Suspension resting low .

Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,268 miles

movement in top steering column

Fail 26 Mar 2020 54,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

movement in top steering column

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,233 miles

Clutch judder

Front Lower Shock absorber bushes split /perished .

Offside front tyre rubber is perished

Play in top steering column bush ?

Wear and movement in drivers seat

Fail 28 Mar 2019 54,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Clutch judder

Front Lower Shock absorber bushes split /perished .

Offside front tyre rubber is perished

Play in top steering column bush ?

Wear and movement in drivers seat

Pass 31 Mar 2018 54,149 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 54,149 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,083 miles

front lower shock absorber bushes split/worn

front tyres worn low

rear leaf spring is splayed

Fail 3 Apr 2017 54,083 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

front lower shock absorber bushes split/worn

front tyres worn low

rear leaf spring is splayed

seats are loose to floor fixing?

Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,001 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,722 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 53,722 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 53,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,105 miles

movement in top steering coloum

Fail 26 Mar 2014 53,105 miles

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

movement in top steering coloum

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,359 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 52,359 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,386 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 50,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,415 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 49,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

near side front tyre waering low at outer tread

rear exhaust mount loose and rattling

Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 48,598 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,712 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 47,712 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,934 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 46,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake imbalanced .

Play in top steering coloum

Steering rack mounting rubbers perished /worn

Pass 16 Mar 2006 46,313 miles

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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YEW 605T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.5%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 YEW 605T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YEW 605T registered?

YEW 605T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 March 1979.

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