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YGC 422W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,351 mi
Last recorded44,351 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGC 422W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 44,351 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 43,508 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 42,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 42,814 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 42,627 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 42,293 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2021 42,291 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 42,286 miles

battery fixing bracket not fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,233 miles

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) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2018 42,233 miles

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) ()

Pass 27 May 2016 42,097 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,499 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 41,499 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,735 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,021 miles

Front Discs poor condition.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 40,017 miles

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.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,147 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 37,909 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 37,199 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YGC 422W registered?

YGC 422W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 April 1981.

Is YGC 422W safe to buy?

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