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YHN 266M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,311 mi
Last recorded97,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHN 266M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 94,699 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 88,204 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 88,204 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 84,186 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 83,646 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust mounting is deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2014 83,629 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust mounting is deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2013 81,796 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,536 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 81,194 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,194 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 81,135 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 81,135 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,104 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 81,093 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 80,604 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 80,593 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,438 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 80,483 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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YHN 266M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 YHN 266M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YHN 266M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 February 1974.

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