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YEY 219W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,928 mi
Last recorded83,928 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEY 219W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,928 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 83,923 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 83,168 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 83,165 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 32,252 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 32,252 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 81,945 miles

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

both front seat belts edges fraying

hc high at idle 1168. limit 1200.

n/s reversing light inop

rear valance holed

slight bind n/s/r brake

slight exhaust blow front pipe to centre joint.

Pass 11 Aug 2005 81,925 miles

n/s reversing light inoperative

Fail 23 Jul 2005 81,912 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

co near limit.

o/s/r tyre on legal limit.

rear valance holed

slight blow from exhaust front pipe to manifold joint.

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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YEY 219W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 YEY 219W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YEY 219W registered?

YEY 219W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 September 1980.

Is YEY 219W safe to buy?

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