MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,060 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED
NSF WING CORRODED/HOLED
NSR BRAKE PIPE LOOPED
OSF WING CORRODED/HOLED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR BUMPER CORRODED/HOLED
REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind headlight (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
NSF WING CORRODED/HOLED
NSR BRAKE PIPE LOOPED
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
OSF WING CORRODED/HOLED
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR BUMPER CORRODED/HOLED
REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YFR 87R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YFR 87R, 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.
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What year was YFR 87R registered?
YFR 87R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 March 1977.
Is YFR 87R safe to buy?
The MOT history for YFR 87R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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