MOT Status
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44,351 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Coolant leak ()
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
battery fixing bracket not fitted
slight play in steering rack
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Discs poor condition.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Discs poor condition.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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YGC 422W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 YGC 422W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YGC 422W registered?
YGC 422W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 April 1981.
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The MOT history for YGC 422W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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