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YFC 220V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,647 mi
Last recorded69,647 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFC 220V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 69,647 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,482 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 69,479 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,111 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 99,093 miles

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

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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YFC 220V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFC 220V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YFC 220V?

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What year was YFC 220V registered?

YFC 220V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 September 1979.

Is YFC 220V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFC 220V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YFC 220V have outstanding finance?

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